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Add 45/48 and 80/30

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

45/48 + 80/30 is 173/48.

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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,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   80/30 = 80 × 8/30 × 8 = 640/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/240 + 640/240 = 225 + 640/240 = 865/240
5. 865/240 simplified gives 173/48
6. So, 45/48 + 80/30 = 173/48
   In mixed form: 329/48

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