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Add 45/30 and 50/4

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

45/30 + 50/4 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/60 + 750/60 = 90 + 750/60 = 840/60
5. 840/60 simplified gives 14/1
6. So, 45/30 + 50/4 = 14/1

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