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Add 45/30 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 48/49

45/30 + 48/49 is 243/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   45/30 = 45 × 49/30 × 49 = 2205/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   48/49 = 48 × 30/49 × 30 = 1440/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1470 + 1440/1470 = 2205 + 1440/1470 = 3645/1470
5. 3645/1470 simplified gives 243/98
6. So, 45/30 + 48/49 = 243/98
   In mixed form: 247/98

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