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Add 75/50 and 30/60

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 30/60

75/50 + 30/60 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   75/50 = 75 × 6/50 × 6 = 450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/300 + 150/300 = 450 + 150/300 = 600/300
5. 600/300 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 75/50 + 30/60 = 2/1

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