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Add 50/30 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 9/50

50/30 + 9/50 is 277/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
   9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/150 + 27/150 = 250 + 27/150 = 277/150
5. So, 50/30 + 9/50 = 277/150
   In mixed form: 1127/150

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