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Add 5/30 and 50/5

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

5/30 + 50/5 is 61/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/30 + 300/30 = 5 + 300/30 = 305/30
5. 305/30 simplified gives 61/6
6. So, 5/30 + 50/5 = 61/6
   In mixed form: 101/6

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