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Add 48/10 and 5/12

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 5/12

48/10 + 5/12 is 313/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   48/10 = 48 × 6/10 × 6 = 288/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/60 + 25/60 = 288 + 25/60 = 313/60
5. So, 48/10 + 5/12 = 313/60
   In mixed form: 513/60

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