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Add 48/2 and 45/60

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/60

48/2 + 45/60 is 99/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   48/2 = 48 × 30/2 × 30 = 1440/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/60 + 45/60 = 1440 + 45/60 = 1485/60
5. 1485/60 simplified gives 99/4
6. So, 48/2 + 45/60 = 99/4
   In mixed form: 243/4

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