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Add 30/50 and 60/49

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

30/50 + 60/49 is 447/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   60/49 = 60 × 50/49 × 50 = 3000/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/2450 + 3000/2450 = 1470 + 3000/2450 = 4470/2450
5. 4470/2450 simplified gives 447/245
6. So, 30/50 + 60/49 = 447/245
   In mixed form: 1202/245

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