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Add 18/60 and 60/96

18/60 + 60/96 is 37/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   18/60 = 18 × 8/60 × 8 = 144/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/480 + 300/480 = 144 + 300/480 = 444/480
5. 444/480 simplified gives 37/40
6. So, 18/60 + 60/96 = 37/40

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