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Add 48/18 and 60/75

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 60/75

48/18 + 60/75 is 52/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   48/18 = 48 × 25/18 × 25 = 1200/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/450 + 360/450 = 1200 + 360/450 = 1560/450
5. 1560/450 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 48/18 + 60/75 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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