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Add 45/60 and 48/7

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

45/60 + 48/7 is 213/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   48/7 = 48 × 60/7 × 60 = 2880/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/420 + 2880/420 = 315 + 2880/420 = 3195/420
5. 3195/420 simplified gives 213/28
6. So, 45/60 + 48/7 = 213/28
   In mixed form: 717/28

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