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Add 30/18 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 50/75

30/18 + 50/75 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/450 + 300/450 = 750 + 300/450 = 1050/450
5. 1050/450 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 30/18 + 50/75 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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