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Add 4/48 and 5/60

4/48 + 5/60 is 1/6.

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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,
   4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/240 + 20/240 = 20 + 20/240 = 40/240
5. 40/240 simplified gives 1/6
6. So, 4/48 + 5/60 = 1/6

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