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Add 60/48 and 84/30

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

60/48 + 84/30 is 81/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   84/30 = 84 × 8/30 × 8 = 672/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 672/240 = 300 + 672/240 = 972/240
5. 972/240 simplified gives 81/20
6. So, 60/48 + 84/30 = 81/20
   In mixed form: 41/20

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