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Add 50/30 and 10/75

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

50/30 + 10/75 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/150 + 20/150 = 250 + 20/150 = 270/150
5. 270/150 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 50/30 + 10/75 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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