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Add 60/54 and 12/96

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 12/96

60/54 + 12/96 is 89/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/864 + 108/864 = 960 + 108/864 = 1068/864
5. 1068/864 simplified gives 89/72
6. So, 60/54 + 12/96 = 89/72
   In mixed form: 117/72

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