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Add 60/30 and 48/60

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 48/60

60/30 + 48/60 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/60 + 48/60 = 120 + 48/60 = 168/60
5. 168/60 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 60/30 + 48/60 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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