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Add 50/4 and 60/30

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

50/4 + 60/30 is 29/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/60 + 120/60 = 750 + 120/60 = 870/60
5. 870/60 simplified gives 29/2
6. So, 50/4 + 60/30 = 29/2
   In mixed form: 141/2

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