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Add 36/30 and 45/50

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 45/50

36/30 + 45/50 is 21/10.

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,
   36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/150 + 135/150 = 180 + 135/150 = 315/150
5. 315/150 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 36/30 + 45/50 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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