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Add 36/30 and 7/48

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 7/48

36/30 + 7/48 is 323/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 35/240 = 288 + 35/240 = 323/240
5. So, 36/30 + 7/48 = 323/240
   In mixed form: 183/240

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