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Add 84/60 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 40/45

84/60 + 40/45 is 103/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 160/180 = 252 + 160/180 = 412/180
5. 412/180 simplified gives 103/45
6. So, 84/60 + 40/45 = 103/45
   In mixed form: 213/45

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