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Add 60/27 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 50/96

60/27 + 50/96 is 395/144.

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,
   50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/864 + 450/864 = 1920 + 450/864 = 2370/864
5. 2370/864 simplified gives 395/144
6. So, 60/27 + 50/96 = 395/144
   In mixed form: 2107/144

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