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Add 48/30 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 50/54

48/30 + 50/54 is 341/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   48/30 = 48 × 9/30 × 9 = 432/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/270 + 250/270 = 432 + 250/270 = 682/270
5. 682/270 simplified gives 341/135
6. So, 48/30 + 50/54 = 341/135
   In mixed form: 271/135

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