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Add 50/30 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 54/80

50/30 + 54/80 is 281/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 162/240 = 400 + 162/240 = 562/240
5. 562/240 simplified gives 281/120
6. So, 50/30 + 54/80 = 281/120
   In mixed form: 241/120

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