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Add 4/60 and 6/96

4/60 + 6/96 is 31/240.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/480 + 30/480 = 32 + 30/480 = 62/480
5. 62/480 simplified gives 31/240
6. So, 4/60 + 6/96 = 31/240

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