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Add 84/60 and 5/40

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 5/40

84/60 + 5/40 is 61/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   84/60 = 84 × 2/60 × 2 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 15/120 = 168 + 15/120 = 183/120
5. 183/120 simplified gives 61/40
6. So, 84/60 + 5/40 = 61/40
   In mixed form: 121/40

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