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Add 30/60 and 50/49

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

30/60 + 50/49 is 149/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   50/49 = 50 × 60/49 × 60 = 3000/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/2940 + 3000/2940 = 1470 + 3000/2940 = 4470/2940
5. 4470/2940 simplified gives 149/98
6. So, 30/60 + 50/49 = 149/98
   In mixed form: 151/98

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