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Add 28/48 and 54/30

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

28/48 + 54/30 is 143/60.

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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,
   28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/240 + 432/240 = 140 + 432/240 = 572/240
5. 572/240 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 28/48 + 54/30 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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