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Add 28/60 and 5/48

28/60 + 5/48 is 137/240.

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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,
   28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/240 + 25/240 = 112 + 25/240 = 137/240
5. So, 28/60 + 5/48 = 137/240

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