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Add 21/45 and 50/30

1^st number: 21/45, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

21/45 + 50/30 is 32/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/90 + 150/90 = 42 + 150/90 = 192/90
5. 192/90 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 21/45 + 50/30 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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