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Add 60/18 and 35/48

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 35/48

60/18 + 35/48 is 65/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   60/18 = 60 × 8/18 × 8 = 480/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/144 + 105/144 = 480 + 105/144 = 585/144
5. 585/144 simplified gives 65/16
6. So, 60/18 + 35/48 = 65/16
   In mixed form: 41/16

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