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Add 60/96 and 84/18

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

60/96 + 84/18 is 127/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   84/18 = 84 × 16/18 × 16 = 1344/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/288 + 1344/288 = 180 + 1344/288 = 1524/288
5. 1524/288 simplified gives 127/24
6. So, 60/96 + 84/18 = 127/24
   In mixed form: 57/24

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