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Add 1/20 and 50/30

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

1/20 + 50/30 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/60 + 100/60 = 3 + 100/60 = 103/60
5. So, 1/20 + 50/30 = 103/60
   In mixed form: 143/60

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