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Add 75/48 and 30/42

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 30/42

75/48 + 30/42 is 255/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   30/42 = 30 × 8/42 × 8 = 240/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/336 + 240/336 = 525 + 240/336 = 765/336
5. 765/336 simplified gives 255/112
6. So, 75/48 + 30/42 = 255/112
   In mixed form: 231/112

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