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Add 48/15 and 84/60

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

48/15 + 84/60 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   48/15 = 48 × 4/15 × 4 = 192/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/60 + 84/60 = 192 + 84/60 = 276/60
5. 276/60 simplified gives 23/5
6. So, 48/15 + 84/60 = 23/5
   In mixed form: 43/5

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