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Add 15/50 and 70/30

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

15/50 + 70/30 is 79/30.

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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,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/150 + 350/150 = 45 + 350/150 = 395/150
5. 395/150 simplified gives 79/30
6. So, 15/50 + 70/30 = 79/30
   In mixed form: 219/30

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