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Add 48/20 and 60/24

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

48/20 + 60/24 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   48/20 = 48 × 6/20 × 6 = 288/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/120 + 300/120 = 288 + 300/120 = 588/120
5. 588/120 simplified gives 49/10
6. So, 48/20 + 60/24 = 49/10
   In mixed form: 49/10

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