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Add 42/30 and 48/36

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

42/30 + 48/36 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 240/180 = 252 + 240/180 = 492/180
5. 492/180 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 42/30 + 48/36 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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