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Add 56/48 and 12/60

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 12/60

56/48 + 12/60 is 41/30.

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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,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 48/240 = 280 + 48/240 = 328/240
5. 328/240 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 56/48 + 12/60 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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