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Add 50/10 and 2/81

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

50/10 + 2/81 is 407/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
   50/10 = 50 × 81/10 × 81 = 4050/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   2/81 = 2 × 10/81 × 10 = 20/810
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/810 + 20/810 = 4050 + 20/810 = 4070/810
5. 4070/810 simplified gives 407/81
6. So, 50/10 + 2/81 = 407/81
   In mixed form: 52/81

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