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Add 24/48 and 49/30

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

24/48 + 49/30 is 32/15.

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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,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 392/240 = 120 + 392/240 = 512/240
5. 512/240 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 24/48 + 49/30 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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