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Add 84/60 and 60/32

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

84/60 + 60/32 is 131/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   60/32 = 60 × 15/32 × 15 = 900/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/480 + 900/480 = 672 + 900/480 = 1572/480
5. 1572/480 simplified gives 131/40
6. So, 84/60 + 60/32 = 131/40
   In mixed form: 311/40

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