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Add 84/60 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 28/54

84/60 + 28/54 is 259/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   84/60 = 84 × 9/60 × 9 = 756/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/540 + 280/540 = 756 + 280/540 = 1036/540
5. 1036/540 simplified gives 259/135
6. So, 84/60 + 28/54 = 259/135
   In mixed form: 1124/135

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