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Add 2/60 and 60/96

2/60 + 60/96 is 79/120.

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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,
   2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/480 + 300/480 = 16 + 300/480 = 316/480
5. 316/480 simplified gives 79/120
6. So, 2/60 + 60/96 = 79/120

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