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Add 60/45 and 25/96

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 25/96

60/45 + 25/96 is 51/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   25/96 = 25 × 15/96 × 15 = 375/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1440 + 375/1440 = 1920 + 375/1440 = 2295/1440
5. 2295/1440 simplified gives 51/32
6. So, 60/45 + 25/96 = 51/32
   In mixed form: 119/32

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