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Add 48/60 and 56/6

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

48/60 + 56/6 is 152/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   56/6 = 56 × 10/6 × 10 = 560/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/60 + 560/60 = 48 + 560/60 = 608/60
5. 608/60 simplified gives 152/15
6. So, 48/60 + 56/6 = 152/15
   In mixed form: 102/15

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