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Add 60/10 and 90/48

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

60/10 + 90/48 is 63/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   60/10 = 60 × 24/10 × 24 = 1440/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/240 + 450/240 = 1440 + 450/240 = 1890/240
5. 1890/240 simplified gives 63/8
6. So, 60/10 + 90/48 = 63/8
   In mixed form: 77/8

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