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Add 48/30 and 84/12

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

48/30 + 84/12 is 43/5.

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,
   84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/60 + 420/60 = 96 + 420/60 = 516/60
5. 516/60 simplified gives 43/5
6. So, 48/30 + 84/12 = 43/5
   In mixed form: 83/5

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