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Add 96/60 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 40/48

96/60 + 40/48 is 73/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/240 + 200/240 = 384 + 200/240 = 584/240
5. 584/240 simplified gives 73/30
6. So, 96/60 + 40/48 = 73/30
   In mixed form: 213/30

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