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Add 50/20 and 30/80

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 30/80

50/20 + 30/80 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   50/20 = 50 × 4/20 × 4 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/80 + 30/80 = 200 + 30/80 = 230/80
5. 230/80 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 50/20 + 30/80 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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