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Add 48/75 and 56/60

48/75 + 56/60 is 118/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   48/75 = 48 × 4/75 × 4 = 192/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/300 + 280/300 = 192 + 280/300 = 472/300
5. 472/300 simplified gives 118/75
6. So, 48/75 + 56/60 = 118/75
   In mixed form: 143/75

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