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Add 60/48 and 5/10

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 5/10

60/48 + 5/10 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
    5/10 = 5 × 24/10 × 24 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/240 + 120/240 = 300 + 120/240 = 420/240
  5. 420/240 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 60/48 + 5/10 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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