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Add 21/48 and 2/60

21/48 + 2/60 is 113/240.

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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,
   21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/240 + 8/240 = 105 + 8/240 = 113/240
5. So, 21/48 + 2/60 = 113/240

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