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Add 84/48 and 32/30

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

84/48 + 32/30 is 169/60.

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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,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/240 + 256/240 = 420 + 256/240 = 676/240
5. 676/240 simplified gives 169/60
6. So, 84/48 + 32/30 = 169/60
   In mixed form: 249/60

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