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Add 50/48 and 4/60

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 4/60

50/48 + 4/60 is 133/120.

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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,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 16/240 = 250 + 16/240 = 266/240
5. 266/240 simplified gives 133/120
6. So, 50/48 + 4/60 = 133/120
   In mixed form: 113/120

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