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Add 10/2 and 2/7

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/7

10/2 + 2/7 is 37/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   10/2 = 10 × 7/2 × 7 = 70/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   2/7 = 2 × 2/7 × 2 = 4/14
4. Add the two fractions:
   70/14 + 4/14 = 70 + 4/14 = 74/14
5. 74/14 simplified gives 37/7
6. So, 10/2 + 2/7 = 37/7
   In mixed form: 52/7

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