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Add 7/48 and 28/30

7/48 + 28/30 is 259/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/240 + 224/240 = 35 + 224/240 = 259/240
5. So, 7/48 + 28/30 = 259/240
   In mixed form: 119/240

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