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Add 35/8 and 30/48

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 30/48

35/8 + 30/48 is 5/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   35/8 = 35 × 6/8 × 6 = 210/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/48 + 30/48 = 210 + 30/48 = 240/48
5. 240/48 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 35/8 + 30/48 = 5/1

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