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Add 60/48 and 25/27

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 25/27

60/48 + 25/27 is 235/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 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 27 × 16 = 432,
   25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/432 + 400/432 = 540 + 400/432 = 940/432
5. 940/432 simplified gives 235/108
6. So, 60/48 + 25/27 = 235/108
   In mixed form: 219/108

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