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Add 48/25 and 30/60

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 30/60

48/25 + 30/60 is 121/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   48/25 = 48 × 12/25 × 12 = 576/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/300 + 150/300 = 576 + 150/300 = 726/300
5. 726/300 simplified gives 121/50
6. So, 48/25 + 30/60 = 121/50
   In mixed form: 221/50

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