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Add 48/30 and 60/75

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 60/75

48/30 + 60/75 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 120/150 = 240 + 120/150 = 360/150
5. 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 48/30 + 60/75 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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