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Add 48/36 and 21/60

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 21/60

48/36 + 21/60 is 101/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 63/180 = 240 + 63/180 = 303/180
5. 303/180 simplified gives 101/60
6. So, 48/36 + 21/60 = 101/60
   In mixed form: 141/60

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