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Add 30/15 and 50/48

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

30/15 + 50/48 is 73/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   30/15 = 30 × 16/15 × 16 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/240 + 250/240 = 480 + 250/240 = 730/240
5. 730/240 simplified gives 73/24
6. So, 30/15 + 50/48 = 73/24
   In mixed form: 31/24

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