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Add 50/30 and 81/40

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

50/30 + 81/40 is 443/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 243/120 = 200 + 243/120 = 443/120
5. So, 50/30 + 81/40 = 443/120
   In mixed form: 383/120

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