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Add 50/35 and 81/30

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2 21/30

50/35 + 81/30 is 289/70.

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,
   81/30 = 81 × 7/30 × 7 = 567/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/210 + 567/210 = 300 + 567/210 = 867/210
5. 867/210 simplified gives 289/70
6. So, 50/35 + 81/30 = 289/70
   In mixed form: 49/70

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