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Add 81/50 and 21/30

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 21/30

81/50 + 21/30 is 58/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/150 + 105/150 = 243 + 105/150 = 348/150
5. 348/150 simplified gives 58/25
6. So, 81/50 + 21/30 = 58/25
   In mixed form: 28/25

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