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Add 35/48 and 50/30

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

35/48 + 50/30 is 115/48.

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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,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/240 + 400/240 = 175 + 400/240 = 575/240
5. 575/240 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 35/48 + 50/30 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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