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Add 30/20 and 48/8

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 6 0/8

30/20 + 48/8 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   30/20 = 30 × 2/20 × 2 = 60/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   48/8 = 48 × 5/8 × 5 = 240/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   60/40 + 240/40 = 60 + 240/40 = 300/40
5. 300/40 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 30/20 + 48/8 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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