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Add 96/45 and 14/60

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 14/60

96/45 + 14/60 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/180 + 42/180 = 384 + 42/180 = 426/180
5. 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
6. So, 96/45 + 14/60 = 71/30
   In mixed form: 211/30

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