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Add 50/30 and 96/45

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

50/30 + 96/45 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/90 + 192/90 = 150 + 192/90 = 342/90
5. 342/90 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 50/30 + 96/45 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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