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Add 10/50 and 50/10

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

10/50 + 50/10 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   10/50 = 10 × 1/50 × 1 = 10/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   50/10 = 50 × 5/10 × 5 = 250/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/50 + 250/50 = 10 + 250/50 = 260/50
5. 260/50 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 10/50 + 50/10 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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