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Add 84/60 and 5/81

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 5/81

84/60 + 5/81 is 592/405.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   84/60 = 84 × 27/60 × 27 = 2268/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   5/81 = 5 × 20/81 × 20 = 100/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1620 + 100/1620 = 2268 + 100/1620 = 2368/1620
5. 2368/1620 simplified gives 592/405
6. So, 84/60 + 5/81 = 592/405
   In mixed form: 1187/405

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