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Add 75/30 and 50/35

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

75/30 + 50/35 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/210 + 300/210 = 525 + 300/210 = 825/210
5. 825/210 simplified gives 55/14
6. So, 75/30 + 50/35 = 55/14
   In mixed form: 313/14

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