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Add 50/15 and 56/30

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

50/15 + 56/30 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   56/30 = 56 × 1/30 × 1 = 56/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/30 + 56/30 = 100 + 56/30 = 156/30
5. 156/30 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 50/15 + 56/30 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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