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Add 60/2 and 45/96

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/96

60/2 + 45/96 is 975/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   60/2 = 60 × 48/2 × 48 = 2880/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/96 + 45/96 = 2880 + 45/96 = 2925/96
5. 2925/96 simplified gives 975/32
6. So, 60/2 + 45/96 = 975/32
   In mixed form: 3015/32

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