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Add 30/18 and 75/48

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

30/18 + 75/48 is 155/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   30/18 = 30 × 8/18 × 8 = 240/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   75/48 = 75 × 3/48 × 3 = 225/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/144 + 225/144 = 240 + 225/144 = 465/144
5. 465/144 simplified gives 155/48
6. So, 30/18 + 75/48 = 155/48
   In mixed form: 311/48

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