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Add 30/4 and 15/48

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/48

30/4 + 15/48 is 125/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   30/4 = 30 × 12/4 × 12 = 360/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48
4. Add the two fractions:
   360/48 + 15/48 = 360 + 15/48 = 375/48
5. 375/48 simplified gives 125/16
6. So, 30/4 + 15/48 = 125/16
   In mixed form: 713/16

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