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Add 56/48 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 45/60

56/48 + 45/60 is 23/12.

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,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 180/240 = 280 + 180/240 = 460/240
5. 460/240 simplified gives 23/12
6. So, 56/48 + 45/60 = 23/12
   In mixed form: 111/12

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