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Add 81/30 and 14/50

1^st number: 2 21/30, 2^nd number: 14/50

81/30 + 14/50 is 149/50.

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,
   81/30 = 81 × 5/30 × 5 = 405/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/150 + 42/150 = 405 + 42/150 = 447/150
5. 447/150 simplified gives 149/50
6. So, 81/30 + 14/50 = 149/50
   In mixed form: 249/50

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