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Add 49/48 and 20/60

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 20/60

49/48 + 20/60 is 65/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/240 + 80/240 = 245 + 80/240 = 325/240
5. 325/240 simplified gives 65/48
6. So, 49/48 + 20/60 = 65/48
   In mixed form: 117/48

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