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Add 50/30 and 50/32

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

50/30 + 50/32 is 155/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/480 + 750/480 = 800 + 750/480 = 1550/480
5. 1550/480 simplified gives 155/48
6. So, 50/30 + 50/32 = 155/48
   In mixed form: 311/48

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