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Add 48/30 and 60/48

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

48/30 + 60/48 is 57/20.

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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,
   60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/240 + 300/240 = 384 + 300/240 = 684/240
5. 684/240 simplified gives 57/20
6. So, 48/30 + 60/48 = 57/20
   In mixed form: 217/20

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