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Add 48/36 and 45/30

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

48/36 + 45/30 is 17/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 270/180 = 240 + 270/180 = 510/180
5. 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
6. So, 48/36 + 45/30 = 17/6
   In mixed form: 25/6

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