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Add 48/12 and 60/75

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 60/75

48/12 + 60/75 is 24/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   48/12 = 48 × 25/12 × 25 = 1200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/300 + 240/300 = 1200 + 240/300 = 1440/300
5. 1440/300 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 48/12 + 60/75 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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