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Add 48/30 and 1/48

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

48/30 + 1/48 is 389/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   48/30 = 48 × 8/30 × 8 = 384/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/240 + 5/240 = 384 + 5/240 = 389/240
5. So, 48/30 + 1/48 = 389/240
   In mixed form: 1149/240

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