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Add 81/2 and 60/48

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

81/2 + 60/48 is 167/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
   81/2 = 81 × 24/2 × 24 = 1944/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/48 + 60/48 = 1944 + 60/48 = 2004/48
5. 2004/48 simplified gives 167/4
6. So, 81/2 + 60/48 = 167/4
   In mixed form: 413/4

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