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Add 75/48 and 24/20

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

75/48 + 24/20 is 221/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   24/20 = 24 × 12/20 × 12 = 288/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/240 + 288/240 = 375 + 288/240 = 663/240
5. 663/240 simplified gives 221/80
6. So, 75/48 + 24/20 = 221/80
   In mixed form: 261/80

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