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Add 28/60 and 54/48

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

28/60 + 54/48 is 191/120.

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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,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/240 + 270/240 = 112 + 270/240 = 382/240
5. 382/240 simplified gives 191/120
6. So, 28/60 + 54/48 = 191/120
   In mixed form: 171/120

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