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Add 72/48 and 32/60

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 32/60

72/48 + 32/60 is 61/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 128/240 = 360 + 128/240 = 488/240
5. 488/240 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 72/48 + 32/60 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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