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Add 48/21 and 49/60

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 49/60

48/21 + 49/60 is 1303/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   48/21 = 48 × 20/21 × 20 = 960/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/420 + 343/420 = 960 + 343/420 = 1303/420
5. So, 48/21 + 49/60 = 1303/420
   In mixed form: 343/420

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