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Add 50/30 and 50/3

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

50/30 + 50/3 is 55/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 3 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   50/30 = 50 × 1/30 × 1 = 50/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   50/3 = 50 × 10/3 × 10 = 500/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/30 + 500/30 = 50 + 500/30 = 550/30
5. 550/30 simplified gives 55/3
6. So, 50/30 + 50/3 = 55/3
   In mixed form: 181/3

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