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Add 60/18 and 50/96

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 50/96

60/18 + 50/96 is 185/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   60/18 = 60 × 16/18 × 16 = 960/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/288 + 150/288 = 960 + 150/288 = 1110/288
5. 1110/288 simplified gives 185/48
6. So, 60/18 + 50/96 = 185/48
   In mixed form: 341/48

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