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Add 60/96 and 84/36

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

60/96 + 84/36 is 71/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
   84/36 = 84 × 8/36 × 8 = 672/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/288 + 672/288 = 180 + 672/288 = 852/288
5. 852/288 simplified gives 71/24
6. So, 60/96 + 84/36 = 71/24
   In mixed form: 223/24

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