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Add 28/48 and 45/30

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

28/48 + 45/30 is 25/12.

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,
   28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   45/30 = 45 × 8/30 × 8 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/240 + 360/240 = 140 + 360/240 = 500/240
5. 500/240 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 28/48 + 45/30 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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