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Add 48/60 and 45/24

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

48/60 + 45/24 is 107/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/120 + 225/120 = 96 + 225/120 = 321/120
5. 321/120 simplified gives 107/40
6. So, 48/60 + 45/24 = 107/40
   In mixed form: 227/40

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