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Add 70/30 and 81/50

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

70/30 + 81/50 is 593/150.

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,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/150 + 243/150 = 350 + 243/150 = 593/150
5. So, 70/30 + 81/50 = 593/150
   In mixed form: 3143/150

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