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Add 5/48 and 8/60

5/48 + 8/60 is 19/80.

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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,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/240 + 32/240 = 25 + 32/240 = 57/240
5. 57/240 simplified gives 19/80
6. So, 5/48 + 8/60 = 19/80

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