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Add 48/30 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 42/50

48/30 + 42/50 is 61/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 126/150 = 240 + 126/150 = 366/150
5. 366/150 simplified gives 61/25
6. So, 48/30 + 42/50 = 61/25
   In mixed form: 211/25

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