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Add 84/60 and 80/84

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 80/84

84/60 + 80/84 is 247/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   80/84 = 80 × 5/84 × 5 = 400/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/420 + 400/420 = 588 + 400/420 = 988/420
5. 988/420 simplified gives 247/105
6. So, 84/60 + 80/84 = 247/105
   In mixed form: 237/105

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