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Add 48/28 and 30/49

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 30/49

48/28 + 30/49 is 114/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   30/49 = 30 × 4/49 × 4 = 120/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/196 + 120/196 = 336 + 120/196 = 456/196
5. 456/196 simplified gives 114/49
6. So, 48/28 + 30/49 = 114/49
   In mixed form: 216/49

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