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Add 30/20 and 63/48

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

30/20 + 63/48 is 45/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   30/20 = 30 × 12/20 × 12 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 315/240 = 360 + 315/240 = 675/240
5. 675/240 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 30/20 + 63/48 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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