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Add 30/60 and 5/50

30/60 + 5/50 is 3/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/300 + 30/300 = 150 + 30/300 = 180/300
5. 180/300 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 30/60 + 5/50 = 3/5

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