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Add 60/36 and 35/48

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 35/48

60/36 + 35/48 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   60/36 = 60 × 4/36 × 4 = 240/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/144 + 105/144 = 240 + 105/144 = 345/144
5. 345/144 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 60/36 + 35/48 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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