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Add 50/30 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

50/30 + 50/20 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/60 + 150/60 = 100 + 150/60 = 250/60
5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 50/30 + 50/20 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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