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Add 60/30 and 45/50

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 45/50

60/30 + 45/50 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/150 + 135/150 = 300 + 135/150 = 435/150
5. 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 60/30 + 45/50 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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