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Add 60/75 and 50/48

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

60/75 + 50/48 is 221/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1200 + 1250/1200 = 960 + 1250/1200 = 2210/1200
5. 2210/1200 simplified gives 221/120
6. So, 60/75 + 50/48 = 221/120
   In mixed form: 1101/120

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