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Add 30/48 and 96/30

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

30/48 + 96/30 is 153/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 768/240 = 150 + 768/240 = 918/240
5. 918/240 simplified gives 153/40
6. So, 30/48 + 96/30 = 153/40
   In mixed form: 333/40

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