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Add 96/60 and 28/36

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 28/36

96/60 + 28/36 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 140/180 = 288 + 140/180 = 428/180
5. 428/180 simplified gives 107/45
6. So, 96/60 + 28/36 = 107/45
   In mixed form: 217/45

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