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Add 48/8 and 60/75

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 60/75

48/8 + 60/75 is 34/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   48/8 = 48 × 75/8 × 75 = 3600/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   60/75 = 60 × 8/75 × 8 = 480/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/600 + 480/600 = 3600 + 480/600 = 4080/600
5. 4080/600 simplified gives 34/5
6. So, 48/8 + 60/75 = 34/5
   In mixed form: 64/5

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