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Add 1/48 and 42/60

1/48 + 42/60 is 173/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/240 + 168/240 = 5 + 168/240 = 173/240
5. So, 1/48 + 42/60 = 173/240

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