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Add 18/81 and 50/10

1^st number: 18/81, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

18/81 + 50/10 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 10 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   18/81 = 18 × 10/81 × 10 = 180/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
   50/10 = 50 × 81/10 × 81 = 4050/810
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/810 + 4050/810 = 180 + 4050/810 = 4230/810
5. 4230/810 simplified gives 47/9
6. So, 18/81 + 50/10 = 47/9
   In mixed form: 52/9

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