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Add 48/60 and 49/48

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

48/60 + 49/48 is 437/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/240 + 245/240 = 192 + 245/240 = 437/240
5. So, 48/60 + 49/48 = 437/240
   In mixed form: 1197/240

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