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Add 84/60 and 12/96

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 12/96

84/60 + 12/96 is 61/40.

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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,
   84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/480 + 60/480 = 672 + 60/480 = 732/480
5. 732/480 simplified gives 61/40
6. So, 84/60 + 12/96 = 61/40
   In mixed form: 121/40

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