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Add 96/45 and 35/60

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 35/60

96/45 + 35/60 is 163/60.

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,
   35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/180 + 105/180 = 384 + 105/180 = 489/180
5. 489/180 simplified gives 163/60
6. So, 96/45 + 35/60 = 163/60
   In mixed form: 243/60

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