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Add 56/30 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 20/48

56/30 + 20/48 is 137/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/240 + 100/240 = 448 + 100/240 = 548/240
5. 548/240 simplified gives 137/60
6. So, 56/30 + 20/48 = 137/60
   In mixed form: 217/60

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