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Add 60/96 and 5/81

60/96 + 5/81 is 445/648.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   60/96 = 60 × 27/96 × 27 = 1620/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/2592 + 160/2592 = 1620 + 160/2592 = 1780/2592
5. 1780/2592 simplified gives 445/648
6. So, 60/96 + 5/81 = 445/648

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