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Add 48/30 and 30/75

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 30/75

48/30 + 30/75 is 2/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 60/150 = 240 + 60/150 = 300/150
5. 300/150 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 48/30 + 30/75 = 2/1

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