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Add 60/20 and 24/48

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 24/48

60/20 + 24/48 is 7/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   60/20 = 60 × 12/20 × 12 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/240 + 120/240 = 720 + 120/240 = 840/240
5. 840/240 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 60/20 + 24/48 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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