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Add 60/48 and 15/54

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 15/54

60/48 + 15/54 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/432 + 120/432 = 540 + 120/432 = 660/432
5. 660/432 simplified gives 55/36
6. So, 60/48 + 15/54 = 55/36
   In mixed form: 119/36

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