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Add 10/60 and 50/10

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

10/60 + 50/10 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/60 + 300/60 = 10 + 300/60 = 310/60
5. 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 10/60 + 50/10 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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