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Add 48/5 and 60/48

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 1 12/48

48/5 + 60/48 is 217/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    48/5 = 48 × 48/5 × 48 = 2304/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/240 + 300/240 = 2304 + 300/240 = 2604/240
  5. 2604/240 simplified gives 217/20
  6. So, 48/5 + 60/48 = 217/20
    In mixed form: 1017/20

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