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Add 48/30 and 84/25

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

48/30 + 84/25 is 124/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 504/150 = 240 + 504/150 = 744/150
5. 744/150 simplified gives 124/25
6. So, 48/30 + 84/25 = 124/25
   In mixed form: 424/25

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