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Add 60/36 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 27/96

60/36 + 27/96 is 187/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   60/36 = 60 × 8/36 × 8 = 480/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/288 + 81/288 = 480 + 81/288 = 561/288
5. 561/288 simplified gives 187/96
6. So, 60/36 + 27/96 = 187/96
   In mixed form: 191/96

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