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Add 49/60 and 90/48

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

49/60 + 90/48 is 323/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/240 + 450/240 = 196 + 450/240 = 646/240
5. 646/240 simplified gives 323/120
6. So, 49/60 + 90/48 = 323/120
   In mixed form: 283/120

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