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Add 75/48 and 40/30

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

75/48 + 40/30 is 139/48.

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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,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/240 + 320/240 = 375 + 320/240 = 695/240
5. 695/240 simplified gives 139/48
6. So, 75/48 + 40/30 = 139/48
   In mixed form: 243/48

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