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Add 20/75 and 48/30

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

20/75 + 48/30 is 28/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/150 + 240/150 = 40 + 240/150 = 280/150
5. 280/150 simplified gives 28/15
6. So, 20/75 + 48/30 = 28/15
   In mixed form: 113/15

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