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Add 60/12 and 20/96

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 20/96

60/12 + 20/96 is 125/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/96 + 20/96 = 480 + 20/96 = 500/96
5. 500/96 simplified gives 125/24
6. So, 60/12 + 20/96 = 125/24
   In mixed form: 55/24

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