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Add 30/56 and 54/48

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

30/56 + 54/48 is 93/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   30/56 = 30 × 6/56 × 6 = 180/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/336 + 378/336 = 180 + 378/336 = 558/336
5. 558/336 simplified gives 93/56
6. So, 30/56 + 54/48 = 93/56
   In mixed form: 137/56

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