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Add 60/10 and 72/96

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 72/96

60/10 + 72/96 is 27/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   60/10 = 60 × 48/10 × 48 = 2880/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/480 + 360/480 = 2880 + 360/480 = 3240/480
5. 3240/480 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 60/10 + 72/96 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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