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Add 60/48 and 4/49

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 4/49

60/48 + 4/49 is 261/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    60/48 = 60 × 49/48 × 49 = 2940/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    4/49 = 4 × 48/49 × 48 = 192/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2352 + 192/2352 = 2940 + 192/2352 = 3132/2352
  5. 3132/2352 simplified gives 261/196
  6. So, 60/48 + 4/49 = 261/196
    In mixed form: 165/196

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