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Add 60/48 and 21/60

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 21/60

60/48 + 21/60 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 84/240 = 300 + 84/240 = 384/240
5. 384/240 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 60/48 + 21/60 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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