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Add 90/2 and 84/60

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

90/2 + 84/60 is 232/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   90/2 = 90 × 30/2 × 30 = 2700/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/60 + 84/60 = 2700 + 84/60 = 2784/60
5. 2784/60 simplified gives 232/5
6. So, 90/2 + 84/60 = 232/5
   In mixed form: 462/5

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