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Add 60/5 and 84/96

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 84/96

60/5 + 84/96 is 103/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   60/5 = 60 × 96/5 × 96 = 5760/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5760/480 + 420/480 = 5760 + 420/480 = 6180/480
5. 6180/480 simplified gives 103/8
6. So, 60/5 + 84/96 = 103/8
   In mixed form: 127/8

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