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Add 3/48 and 8/60

3/48 + 8/60 is 47/240.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/240 + 32/240 = 15 + 32/240 = 47/240
5. So, 3/48 + 8/60 = 47/240

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