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Add 28/96 and 9/60

28/96 + 9/60 is 53/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/480 + 72/480 = 140 + 72/480 = 212/480
5. 212/480 simplified gives 53/120
6. So, 28/96 + 9/60 = 53/120

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