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Add 20/48 and 2/60

20/48 + 2/60 is 9/20.

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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,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/240 + 8/240 = 100 + 8/240 = 108/240
5. 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
6. So, 20/48 + 2/60 = 9/20

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