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Add 60/12 and 35/96

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 35/96

60/12 + 35/96 is 515/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 35/96 = 480 + 35/96 = 515/96
  5. So, 60/12 + 35/96 = 515/96
    In mixed form: 535/96

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