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Add 3/60 and 72/48

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

3/60 + 72/48 is 31/20.

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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,
   3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/240 + 360/240 = 12 + 360/240 = 372/240
5. 372/240 simplified gives 31/20
6. So, 3/60 + 72/48 = 31/20
   In mixed form: 111/20

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