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Add 50/30 and 72/35

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

50/30 + 72/35 is 391/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/210 + 432/210 = 350 + 432/210 = 782/210
5. 782/210 simplified gives 391/105
6. So, 50/30 + 72/35 = 391/105
   In mixed form: 376/105

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