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Add 5/50 and 80/30

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

5/50 + 80/30 is 83/30.

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,
   5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/150 + 400/150 = 15 + 400/150 = 415/150
5. 415/150 simplified gives 83/30
6. So, 5/50 + 80/30 = 83/30
   In mixed form: 223/30

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