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Add 35/30 and 25/50

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 25/50

35/30 + 25/50 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/150 + 75/150 = 175 + 75/150 = 250/150
5. 250/150 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 35/30 + 25/50 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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