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Add 42/9 and 60/48

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

42/9 + 60/48 is 71/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/144 + 180/144 = 672 + 180/144 = 852/144
5. 852/144 simplified gives 71/12
6. So, 42/9 + 60/48 = 71/12
   In mixed form: 511/12

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