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Add 18/12 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 60/96

18/12 + 60/96 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   18/12 = 18 × 8/12 × 8 = 144/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/96 + 60/96 = 144 + 60/96 = 204/96
5. 204/96 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 18/12 + 60/96 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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