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Add 3/96 and 16/60

3/96 + 16/60 is 143/480.

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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,
   3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   16/60 = 16 × 8/60 × 8 = 128/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/480 + 128/480 = 15 + 128/480 = 143/480
5. So, 3/96 + 16/60 = 143/480

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