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Add 30/75 and 70/48

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

30/75 + 70/48 is 223/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   30/75 = 30 × 16/75 × 16 = 480/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   70/48 = 70 × 25/48 × 25 = 1750/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1200 + 1750/1200 = 480 + 1750/1200 = 2230/1200
5. 2230/1200 simplified gives 223/120
6. So, 30/75 + 70/48 = 223/120
   In mixed form: 1103/120

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