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Add 84/60 and 40/9

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

84/60 + 40/9 is 263/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
   40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 800/180 = 252 + 800/180 = 1052/180
5. 1052/180 simplified gives 263/45
6. So, 84/60 + 40/9 = 263/45
   In mixed form: 538/45

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