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Add 72/48 and 25/30

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 25/30

72/48 + 25/30 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/240 + 200/240 = 360 + 200/240 = 560/240
5. 560/240 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 72/48 + 25/30 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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