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Add 72/60 and 10/96

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 10/96

72/60 + 10/96 is 313/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   72/60 = 72 × 8/60 × 8 = 576/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/480 + 50/480 = 576 + 50/480 = 626/480
5. 626/480 simplified gives 313/240
6. So, 72/60 + 10/96 = 313/240
   In mixed form: 173/240

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