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Add 60/20 and 12/96

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 12/96

60/20 + 12/96 is 25/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   60/20 = 60 × 24/20 × 24 = 1440/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/480 + 60/480 = 1440 + 60/480 = 1500/480
5. 1500/480 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 60/20 + 12/96 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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