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Add 50/30 and 35/40

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 35/40

50/30 + 35/40 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 105/120 = 200 + 105/120 = 305/120
5. 305/120 simplified gives 61/24
6. So, 50/30 + 35/40 = 61/24
   In mixed form: 213/24

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