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Add 48/80 and 96/60

1^st number: 48/80, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

48/80 + 96/60 is 11/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/240 + 384/240 = 144 + 384/240 = 528/240
5. 528/240 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 48/80 + 96/60 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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