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Add 3/72 and 60/96

3/72 + 60/96 is 2/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/288 + 180/288 = 12 + 180/288 = 192/288
5. 192/288 simplified gives 2/3
6. So, 3/72 + 60/96 = 2/3

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