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Add 60/96 and 84/54

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

60/96 + 84/54 is 157/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   84/54 = 84 × 16/54 × 16 = 1344/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/864 + 1344/864 = 540 + 1344/864 = 1884/864
5. 1884/864 simplified gives 157/72
6. So, 60/96 + 84/54 = 157/72
   In mixed form: 213/72

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