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Add 50/60 and 2/30

50/60 + 2/30 is 9/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/60 + 4/60 = 50 + 4/60 = 54/60
5. 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
6. So, 50/60 + 2/30 = 9/10

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