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Add 16/48 and 42/30

1^st number: 16/48, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

16/48 + 42/30 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/240 + 336/240 = 80 + 336/240 = 416/240
5. 416/240 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 16/48 + 42/30 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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