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Add 30/48 and 90/60

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

30/48 + 90/60 is 17/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   90/60 = 90 × 4/60 × 4 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 360/240 = 150 + 360/240 = 510/240
5. 510/240 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 30/48 + 90/60 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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