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Add 30/75 and 75/50

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

30/75 + 75/50 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/150 + 225/150 = 60 + 225/150 = 285/150
5. 285/150 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 30/75 + 75/50 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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