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Add 84/60 and 3/48

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 3/48

84/60 + 3/48 is 117/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
   3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/240 + 15/240 = 336 + 15/240 = 351/240
5. 351/240 simplified gives 117/80
6. So, 84/60 + 3/48 = 117/80
   In mixed form: 137/80

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