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Add 45/50 and 30/15

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

45/50 + 30/15 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   30/15 = 30 × 10/15 × 10 = 300/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/150 + 300/150 = 135 + 300/150 = 435/150
5. 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 45/50 + 30/15 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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