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Add 30/48 and 63/60

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

30/48 + 63/60 is 67/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 252/240 = 150 + 252/240 = 402/240
5. 402/240 simplified gives 67/40
6. So, 30/48 + 63/60 = 67/40
   In mixed form: 127/40

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