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Add 30/24 and 48/45

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

30/24 + 48/45 is 139/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 384/360 = 450 + 384/360 = 834/360
5. 834/360 simplified gives 139/60
6. So, 30/24 + 48/45 = 139/60
   In mixed form: 219/60

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