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Add 50/10 and 28/49

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 28/49

50/10 + 28/49 is 39/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   50/10 = 50 × 49/10 × 49 = 2450/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   28/49 = 28 × 10/49 × 10 = 280/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/490 + 280/490 = 2450 + 280/490 = 2730/490
5. 2730/490 simplified gives 39/7
6. So, 50/10 + 28/49 = 39/7
   In mixed form: 54/7

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