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Add 30/48 and 45/36

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

30/48 + 45/36 is 15/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   45/36 = 45 × 4/36 × 4 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/144 + 180/144 = 90 + 180/144 = 270/144
5. 270/144 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 30/48 + 45/36 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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