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Add 30/21 and 50/80

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 50/80

30/21 + 50/80 is 115/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   30/21 = 30 × 80/21 × 80 = 2400/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   50/80 = 50 × 21/80 × 21 = 1050/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/1680 + 1050/1680 = 2400 + 1050/1680 = 3450/1680
5. 3450/1680 simplified gives 115/56
6. So, 30/21 + 50/80 = 115/56
   In mixed form: 23/56

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