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Add 60/45 and 30/48

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 30/48

60/45 + 30/48 is 47/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/720 + 450/720 = 960 + 450/720 = 1410/720
5. 1410/720 simplified gives 47/24
6. So, 60/45 + 30/48 = 47/24
   In mixed form: 123/24

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