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Add 1/50 and 50/5

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

1/50 + 50/5 is 501/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   50/5 = 50 × 10/5 × 10 = 500/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/50 + 500/50 = 1 + 500/50 = 501/50
5. So, 1/50 + 50/5 = 501/50
   In mixed form: 101/50

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