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Add 60/15 and 50/48

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

60/15 + 50/48 is 121/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   60/15 = 60 × 16/15 × 16 = 960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/240 + 250/240 = 960 + 250/240 = 1210/240
5. 1210/240 simplified gives 121/24
6. So, 60/15 + 50/48 = 121/24
   In mixed form: 51/24

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