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Add 84/60 and 28/80

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 28/80

84/60 + 28/80 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/240 + 84/240 = 336 + 84/240 = 420/240
5. 420/240 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 84/60 + 28/80 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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