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Add 49/30 and 90/48

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

49/30 + 90/48 is 421/120.

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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,
   49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/240 + 450/240 = 392 + 450/240 = 842/240
5. 842/240 simplified gives 421/120
6. So, 49/30 + 90/48 = 421/120
   In mixed form: 361/120

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