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Add 50/20 and 30/75

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 30/75

50/20 + 30/75 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/300 + 120/300 = 750 + 120/300 = 870/300
5. 870/300 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 50/20 + 30/75 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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