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Add 30/10 and 75/50

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

30/10 + 75/50 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   30/10 = 30 × 5/10 × 5 = 150/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   75/50 = 75 × 1/50 × 1 = 75/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/50 + 75/50 = 150 + 75/50 = 225/50
5. 225/50 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 30/10 + 75/50 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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