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Add 2/30 and 56/48

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

2/30 + 56/48 is 37/30.

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,
   2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/240 + 280/240 = 16 + 280/240 = 296/240
5. 296/240 simplified gives 37/30
6. So, 2/30 + 56/48 = 37/30
   In mixed form: 17/30

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