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Add 60/27 and 50/48

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

60/27 + 50/48 is 235/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   60/27 = 60 × 16/27 × 16 = 960/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   50/48 = 50 × 9/48 × 9 = 450/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/432 + 450/432 = 960 + 450/432 = 1410/432
5. 1410/432 simplified gives 235/72
6. So, 60/27 + 50/48 = 235/72
   In mixed form: 319/72

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