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Add 50/10 and 90/30

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

50/10 + 90/30 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   90/30 = 90 × 1/30 × 1 = 90/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/30 + 90/30 = 150 + 90/30 = 240/30
5. 240/30 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 50/10 + 90/30 = 8/1

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