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Add 60/27 and 12/96

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 12/96

60/27 + 12/96 is 169/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   60/27 = 60 × 32/27 × 32 = 1920/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/864 + 108/864 = 1920 + 108/864 = 2028/864
5. 2028/864 simplified gives 169/72
6. So, 60/27 + 12/96 = 169/72
   In mixed form: 225/72

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