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Add 30/84 and 15/48

30/84 + 15/48 is 75/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   30/84 = 30 × 4/84 × 4 = 120/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/336 + 105/336 = 120 + 105/336 = 225/336
5. 225/336 simplified gives 75/112
6. So, 30/84 + 15/48 = 75/112

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