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Add 30/48 and 63/45

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

30/48 + 63/45 is 81/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   30/48 = 30 × 15/48 × 15 = 450/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/720 + 1008/720 = 450 + 1008/720 = 1458/720
5. 1458/720 simplified gives 81/40
6. So, 30/48 + 63/45 = 81/40
   In mixed form: 21/40

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