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Add 60/48 and 42/36

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

60/48 + 42/36 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   42/36 = 42 × 4/36 × 4 = 168/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/144 + 168/144 = 180 + 168/144 = 348/144
5. 348/144 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 60/48 + 42/36 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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