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Add 35/28 and 50/30

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

35/28 + 50/30 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   35/28 = 35 × 15/28 × 15 = 525/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/420 + 700/420 = 525 + 700/420 = 1225/420
5. 1225/420 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 35/28 + 50/30 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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