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Add 48/5 and 56/60

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 56/60

48/5 + 56/60 is 158/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   48/5 = 48 × 12/5 × 12 = 576/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/60 + 56/60 = 576 + 56/60 = 632/60
5. 632/60 simplified gives 158/15
6. So, 48/5 + 56/60 = 158/15
   In mixed form: 108/15

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