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Add 84/60 and 84/36

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

84/60 + 84/36 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 420/180 = 252 + 420/180 = 672/180
5. 672/180 simplified gives 56/15
6. So, 84/60 + 84/36 = 56/15
   In mixed form: 311/15

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