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Add 75/30 and 63/48

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

75/30 + 63/48 is 61/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 315/240 = 600 + 315/240 = 915/240
5. 915/240 simplified gives 61/16
6. So, 75/30 + 63/48 = 61/16
   In mixed form: 313/16

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