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Add 3/12 and 60/48

1^st number: 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

3/12 + 60/48 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/48 + 60/48 = 12 + 60/48 = 72/48
5. 72/48 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 3/12 + 60/48 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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