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Add 16/30 and 54/50

1^st number: 16/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

16/30 + 54/50 is 121/75.

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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,
   16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/150 + 162/150 = 80 + 162/150 = 242/150
5. 242/150 simplified gives 121/75
6. So, 16/30 + 54/50 = 121/75
   In mixed form: 146/75

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