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Add 48/15 and 60/72

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 60/72

48/15 + 60/72 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   48/15 = 48 × 24/15 × 24 = 1152/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/360 + 300/360 = 1152 + 300/360 = 1452/360
5. 1452/360 simplified gives 121/30
6. So, 48/15 + 60/72 = 121/30
   In mixed form: 41/30

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