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Add 50/3 and 40/30

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

50/3 + 40/30 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   50/3 = 50 × 10/3 × 10 = 500/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   40/30 = 40 × 1/30 × 1 = 40/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/30 + 40/30 = 500 + 40/30 = 540/30
5. 540/30 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 50/3 + 40/30 = 18/1

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