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Add 30/50 and 35/30

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

30/50 + 35/30 is 53/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/150 + 175/150 = 90 + 175/150 = 265/150
5. 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 30/50 + 35/30 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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