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Add 60/42 and 5/96

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 5/96

60/42 + 5/96 is 995/672.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/672 + 35/672 = 960 + 35/672 = 995/672
5. So, 60/42 + 5/96 = 995/672
   In mixed form: 1323/672

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