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Add 35/50 and 60/30

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

35/50 + 60/30 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/150 + 300/150 = 105 + 300/150 = 405/150
5. 405/150 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 35/50 + 60/30 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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