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Add 60/48 and 54/56

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 54/56

60/48 + 54/56 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   54/56 = 54 × 6/56 × 6 = 324/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/336 + 324/336 = 420 + 324/336 = 744/336
5. 744/336 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 60/48 + 54/56 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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