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Add 4/30 and 45/48

4/30 + 45/48 is 257/240.

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,
   4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/240 + 225/240 = 32 + 225/240 = 257/240
5. So, 4/30 + 45/48 = 257/240
   In mixed form: 117/240

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