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Add 30/21 and 50/48

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

30/21 + 50/48 is 415/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   30/21 = 30 × 16/21 × 16 = 480/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/336 + 350/336 = 480 + 350/336 = 830/336
5. 830/336 simplified gives 415/168
6. So, 30/21 + 50/48 = 415/168
   In mixed form: 279/168

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