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Add 48/28 and 84/30

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

48/28 + 84/30 is 158/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   48/28 = 48 × 15/28 × 15 = 720/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   84/30 = 84 × 14/30 × 14 = 1176/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/420 + 1176/420 = 720 + 1176/420 = 1896/420
5. 1896/420 simplified gives 158/35
6. So, 48/28 + 84/30 = 158/35
   In mixed form: 418/35

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