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Add 96/60 and 21/12

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

96/60 + 21/12 is 67/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   96/60 = 96 × 1/60 × 1 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/60 + 105/60 = 96 + 105/60 = 201/60
5. 201/60 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 96/60 + 21/12 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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