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Add 15/48 and 70/60

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

15/48 + 70/60 is 71/48.

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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,
   15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/240 + 280/240 = 75 + 280/240 = 355/240
5. 355/240 simplified gives 71/48
6. So, 15/48 + 70/60 = 71/48
   In mixed form: 123/48

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