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Add 48/60 and 4/75

48/60 + 4/75 is 64/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/300 + 16/300 = 240 + 16/300 = 256/300
5. 256/300 simplified gives 64/75
6. So, 48/60 + 4/75 = 64/75

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