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Add 72/60 and 50/48

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

72/60 + 50/48 is 269/120.

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,
   72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 250/240 = 288 + 250/240 = 538/240
5. 538/240 simplified gives 269/120
6. So, 72/60 + 50/48 = 269/120
   In mixed form: 229/120

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