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Add 42/48 and 48/30

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

42/48 + 48/30 is 99/40.

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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,
   42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   48/30 = 48 × 8/30 × 8 = 384/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/240 + 384/240 = 210 + 384/240 = 594/240
5. 594/240 simplified gives 99/40
6. So, 42/48 + 48/30 = 99/40
   In mixed form: 219/40

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