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Add 80/50 and 18/30

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 18/30

80/50 + 18/30 is 11/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   80/50 = 80 × 3/50 × 3 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 90/150 = 240 + 90/150 = 330/150
5. 330/150 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 80/50 + 18/30 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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