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Add 60/15 and 96/30

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

60/15 + 96/30 is 36/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   60/15 = 60 × 2/15 × 2 = 120/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   96/30 = 96 × 1/30 × 1 = 96/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/30 + 96/30 = 120 + 96/30 = 216/30
5. 216/30 simplified gives 36/5
6. So, 60/15 + 96/30 = 36/5
   In mixed form: 71/5

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