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Add 50/30 and 60/36

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

50/30 + 60/36 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/180 + 300/180 = 300 + 300/180 = 600/180
5. 600/180 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 50/30 + 60/36 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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