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Add 15/30 and 56/50

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

15/30 + 56/50 is 81/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/150 + 168/150 = 75 + 168/150 = 243/150
5. 243/150 simplified gives 81/50
6. So, 15/30 + 56/50 = 81/50
   In mixed form: 131/50

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