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Add 50/30 and 14/80

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 14/80

50/30 + 14/80 is 221/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 42/240 = 400 + 42/240 = 442/240
5. 442/240 simplified gives 221/120
6. So, 50/30 + 14/80 = 221/120
   In mixed form: 1101/120

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