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Add 50/30 and 2/81

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2/81

50/30 + 2/81 is 137/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   50/30 = 50 × 27/30 × 27 = 1350/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   2/81 = 2 × 10/81 × 10 = 20/810
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/810 + 20/810 = 1350 + 20/810 = 1370/810
5. 1370/810 simplified gives 137/81
6. So, 50/30 + 2/81 = 137/81
   In mixed form: 156/81

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