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Add 30/20 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 50/75

30/20 + 50/75 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   30/20 = 30 × 15/20 × 15 = 450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/300 + 200/300 = 450 + 200/300 = 650/300
5. 650/300 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 30/20 + 50/75 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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