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Add 48/30 and 90/25

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

48/30 + 90/25 is 26/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
   90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 540/150 = 240 + 540/150 = 780/150
5. 780/150 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 48/30 + 90/25 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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