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Add 20/4 and 50/10

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

20/4 + 50/10 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   20/4 = 20 × 5/4 × 5 = 100/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   50/10 = 50 × 2/10 × 2 = 100/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/20 + 100/20 = 100 + 100/20 = 200/20
5. 200/20 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 20/4 + 50/10 = 10/1

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