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Add 84/60 and 60/16

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

84/60 + 60/16 is 103/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/240 + 900/240 = 336 + 900/240 = 1236/240
5. 1236/240 simplified gives 103/20
6. So, 84/60 + 60/16 = 103/20
   In mixed form: 53/20

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