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Add 60/50 and 84/48

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

60/50 + 84/48 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   60/50 = 60 × 24/50 × 24 = 1440/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1200 + 2100/1200 = 1440 + 2100/1200 = 3540/1200
5. 3540/1200 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 60/50 + 84/48 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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