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Add 48/30 and 35/12

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

48/30 + 35/12 is 271/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   48/30 = 48 × 2/30 × 2 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/60 + 175/60 = 96 + 175/60 = 271/60
5. So, 48/30 + 35/12 = 271/60
   In mixed form: 431/60

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