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Add 60/25 and 20/48

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 20/48

60/25 + 20/48 is 169/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   60/25 = 60 × 48/25 × 48 = 2880/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/1200 + 500/1200 = 2880 + 500/1200 = 3380/1200
5. 3380/1200 simplified gives 169/60
6. So, 60/25 + 20/48 = 169/60
   In mixed form: 249/60

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