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Add 60/48 and 35/15

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 2 5/15

60/48 + 35/15 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
   35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 560/240 = 300 + 560/240 = 860/240
5. 860/240 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 60/48 + 35/15 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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