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Add 60/18 and 50/48

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

60/18 + 50/48 is 35/8.

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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,
   50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/144 + 150/144 = 480 + 150/144 = 630/144
5. 630/144 simplified gives 35/8
6. So, 60/18 + 50/48 = 35/8
   In mixed form: 43/8

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