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Add 60/3 and 50/96

1^st number: 20 0/3, 2^nd number: 50/96

60/3 + 50/96 is 985/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   60/3 = 60 × 32/3 × 32 = 1920/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/96 + 50/96 = 1920 + 50/96 = 1970/96
5. 1970/96 simplified gives 985/48
6. So, 60/3 + 50/96 = 985/48
   In mixed form: 2025/48

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