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Add 48/60 and 45/8

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

48/60 + 45/8 is 257/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
   45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/120 + 675/120 = 96 + 675/120 = 771/120
5. 771/120 simplified gives 257/40
6. So, 48/60 + 45/8 = 257/40
   In mixed form: 617/40

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