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Add 60/12 and 70/48

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

60/12 + 70/48 is 155/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   60/12 = 60 × 4/12 × 4 = 240/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/48 + 70/48 = 240 + 70/48 = 310/48
5. 310/48 simplified gives 155/24
6. So, 60/12 + 70/48 = 155/24
   In mixed form: 611/24

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