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Add 30/28 and 90/48

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

30/28 + 90/48 is 165/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   30/28 = 30 × 12/28 × 12 = 360/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/336 + 630/336 = 360 + 630/336 = 990/336
5. 990/336 simplified gives 165/56
6. So, 30/28 + 90/48 = 165/56
   In mixed form: 253/56

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