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Add 50/30 and 60/25

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

50/30 + 60/25 is 61/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/150 + 360/150 = 250 + 360/150 = 610/150
5. 610/150 simplified gives 61/15
6. So, 50/30 + 60/25 = 61/15
   In mixed form: 41/15

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