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Add 45/30 and 50/6

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

45/30 + 50/6 is 59/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/30 + 250/30 = 45 + 250/30 = 295/30
5. 295/30 simplified gives 59/6
6. So, 45/30 + 50/6 = 59/6
   In mixed form: 95/6

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