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Add 30/50 and 35/28

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

30/50 + 35/28 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   35/28 = 35 × 25/28 × 25 = 875/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/700 + 875/700 = 420 + 875/700 = 1295/700
5. 1295/700 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 30/50 + 35/28 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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