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Add 50/30 and 27/80

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 27/80

50/30 + 27/80 is 481/240.

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,
   27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 81/240 = 400 + 81/240 = 481/240
5. So, 50/30 + 27/80 = 481/240
   In mixed form: 21/240

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