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Add 2/12 and 60/96

2/12 + 60/96 is 19/24.

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,
   2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/96 + 60/96 = 16 + 60/96 = 76/96
5. 76/96 simplified gives 19/24
6. So, 2/12 + 60/96 = 19/24

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