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Add 30/60 and 75/48

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

30/60 + 75/48 is 33/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 375/240 = 120 + 375/240 = 495/240
5. 495/240 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 30/60 + 75/48 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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