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Add 98/96 and 9/60

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 9/60

98/96 + 9/60 is 281/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/480 + 72/480 = 490 + 72/480 = 562/480
5. 562/480 simplified gives 281/240
6. So, 98/96 + 9/60 = 281/240
   In mixed form: 141/240

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