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Add 15/50 and 50/30

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

15/50 + 50/30 is 59/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/150 + 250/150 = 45 + 250/150 = 295/150
5. 295/150 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 15/50 + 50/30 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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