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Add 48/72 and 42/60

48/72 + 42/60 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/360 + 252/360 = 240 + 252/360 = 492/360
5. 492/360 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 48/72 + 42/60 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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