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Add 10/6 and 50/10

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5 0/10

10/6 + 50/10 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/30 + 150/30 = 50 + 150/30 = 200/30
  5. 200/30 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 10/6 + 50/10 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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