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Add 84/9 and 2/60

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 2/60

84/9 + 2/60 is 281/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/180 + 6/180 = 1680 + 6/180 = 1686/180
5. 1686/180 simplified gives 281/30
6. So, 84/9 + 2/60 = 281/30
   In mixed form: 911/30

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