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Add 50/30 and 54/60

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 54/60

50/30 + 54/60 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/60 + 54/60 = 100 + 54/60 = 154/60
5. 154/60 simplified gives 77/30
6. So, 50/30 + 54/60 = 77/30
   In mixed form: 217/30

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