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Add 48/45 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 60/96

48/45 + 60/96 is 203/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   60/96 = 60 × 15/96 × 15 = 900/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/1440 + 900/1440 = 1536 + 900/1440 = 2436/1440
5. 2436/1440 simplified gives 203/120
6. So, 48/45 + 60/96 = 203/120
   In mixed form: 183/120

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