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Add 30/20 and 50/81

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 50/81

30/20 + 50/81 is 343/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   30/20 = 30 × 81/20 × 81 = 2430/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   50/81 = 50 × 20/81 × 20 = 1000/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1620 + 1000/1620 = 2430 + 1000/1620 = 3430/1620
5. 3430/1620 simplified gives 343/162
6. So, 30/20 + 50/81 = 343/162
   In mixed form: 219/162

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