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Add 30/50 and 49/28

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

30/50 + 49/28 is 47/20.

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,
   49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/700 + 1225/700 = 420 + 1225/700 = 1645/700
5. 1645/700 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 30/50 + 49/28 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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