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Add 60/25 and 84/96

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 84/96

60/25 + 84/96 is 131/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   60/25 = 60 × 96/25 × 96 = 5760/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5760/2400 + 2100/2400 = 5760 + 2100/2400 = 7860/2400
5. 7860/2400 simplified gives 131/40
6. So, 60/25 + 84/96 = 131/40
   In mixed form: 311/40

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