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Add 96/60 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 28/54

96/60 + 28/54 is 286/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   96/60 = 96 × 9/60 × 9 = 864/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/540 + 280/540 = 864 + 280/540 = 1144/540
5. 1144/540 simplified gives 286/135
6. So, 96/60 + 28/54 = 286/135
   In mixed form: 216/135

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