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Add 60/75 and 48/30

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

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

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/150 + 240/150 = 120 + 240/150 = 360/150
5. 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 60/75 + 48/30 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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