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Add 84/60 and 45/25

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

84/60 + 45/25 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   84/60 = 84 × 5/60 × 5 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/300 + 540/300 = 420 + 540/300 = 960/300
5. 960/300 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 84/60 + 45/25 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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