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Add 7/60 and 75/48

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

7/60 + 75/48 is 403/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/240 + 375/240 = 28 + 375/240 = 403/240
5. So, 7/60 + 75/48 = 403/240
   In mixed form: 1163/240

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