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Add 4/60 and 60/96

4/60 + 60/96 is 83/120.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/480 + 300/480 = 32 + 300/480 = 332/480
5. 332/480 simplified gives 83/120
6. So, 4/60 + 60/96 = 83/120

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