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Add 30/48 and 45/25

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

30/48 + 45/25 is 97/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   45/25 = 45 × 48/25 × 48 = 2160/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1200 + 2160/1200 = 750 + 2160/1200 = 2910/1200
5. 2910/1200 simplified gives 97/40
6. So, 30/48 + 45/25 = 97/40
   In mixed form: 217/40

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