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Add 60/48 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 5/50

60/48 + 5/50 is 27/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   60/48 = 60 × 25/48 × 25 = 1500/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/1200 + 120/1200 = 1500 + 120/1200 = 1620/1200
5. 1620/1200 simplified gives 27/20
6. So, 60/48 + 5/50 = 27/20
   In mixed form: 17/20

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