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Add 60/48 and 27/24

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

60/48 + 27/24 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   27/24 = 27 × 2/24 × 2 = 54/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/48 + 54/48 = 60 + 54/48 = 114/48
5. 114/48 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 60/48 + 27/24 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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