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Add 27/60 and 50/48

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

27/60 + 50/48 is 179/120.

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,
   27/60 = 27 × 4/60 × 4 = 108/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/240 + 250/240 = 108 + 250/240 = 358/240
5. 358/240 simplified gives 179/120
6. So, 27/60 + 50/48 = 179/120
   In mixed form: 159/120

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