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Add 30/50 and 90/48

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

30/50 + 90/48 is 99/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   30/50 = 30 × 24/50 × 24 = 720/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1200 + 2250/1200 = 720 + 2250/1200 = 2970/1200
5. 2970/1200 simplified gives 99/40
6. So, 30/50 + 90/48 = 99/40
   In mixed form: 219/40

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