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Add 60/15 and 50/96

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 50/96

60/15 + 50/96 is 217/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   60/15 = 60 × 32/15 × 32 = 1920/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/480 + 250/480 = 1920 + 250/480 = 2170/480
5. 2170/480 simplified gives 217/48
6. So, 60/15 + 50/96 = 217/48
   In mixed form: 425/48

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