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Add 96/45 and 49/60

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 49/60

96/45 + 49/60 is 59/20.

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,
   49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/180 + 147/180 = 384 + 147/180 = 531/180
5. 531/180 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 96/45 + 49/60 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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