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Add 50/35 and 48/30

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

50/35 + 48/30 is 106/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 336/210 = 300 + 336/210 = 636/210
5. 636/210 simplified gives 106/35
6. So, 50/35 + 48/30 = 106/35
   In mixed form: 31/35

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