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Add 60/96 and 42/30

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

60/96 + 42/30 is 81/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/480 + 672/480 = 300 + 672/480 = 972/480
5. 972/480 simplified gives 81/40
6. So, 60/96 + 42/30 = 81/40
   In mixed form: 21/40

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