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Add 50/30 and 48/35

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

50/30 + 48/35 is 319/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/210 + 288/210 = 350 + 288/210 = 638/210
5. 638/210 simplified gives 319/105
6. So, 50/30 + 48/35 = 319/105
   In mixed form: 34/105

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