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Add 60/50 and 36/96

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 36/96

60/50 + 36/96 is 63/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/2400 + 900/2400 = 2880 + 900/2400 = 3780/2400
5. 3780/2400 simplified gives 63/40
6. So, 60/50 + 36/96 = 63/40
   In mixed form: 123/40

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