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Add 96/45 and 21/60

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 21/60

96/45 + 21/60 is 149/60.

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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,
   21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/180 + 63/180 = 384 + 63/180 = 447/180
5. 447/180 simplified gives 149/60
6. So, 96/45 + 21/60 = 149/60
   In mixed form: 229/60

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