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Add 3/30 and 56/50

1^st number: 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

3/30 + 56/50 is 61/50.

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,
   3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/150 + 168/150 = 15 + 168/150 = 183/150
5. 183/150 simplified gives 61/50
6. So, 3/30 + 56/50 = 61/50
   In mixed form: 111/50

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