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Add 84/30 and 28/48

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 28/48

84/30 + 28/48 is 203/60.

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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,
   84/30 = 84 × 8/30 × 8 = 672/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/240 + 140/240 = 672 + 140/240 = 812/240
5. 812/240 simplified gives 203/60
6. So, 84/30 + 28/48 = 203/60
   In mixed form: 323/60

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