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Add 12/60 and 6/48

12/60 + 6/48 is 13/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/240 + 30/240 = 48 + 30/240 = 78/240
5. 78/240 simplified gives 13/40
6. So, 12/60 + 6/48 = 13/40

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