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Add 60/30 and 16/50

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 16/50

60/30 + 16/50 is 58/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/150 + 48/150 = 300 + 48/150 = 348/150
5. 348/150 simplified gives 58/25
6. So, 60/30 + 16/50 = 58/25
   In mixed form: 28/25

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