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Add 50/10 and 30/75

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 30/75

50/10 + 30/75 is 27/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   50/10 = 50 × 15/10 × 15 = 750/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/150 + 60/150 = 750 + 60/150 = 810/150
5. 810/150 simplified gives 27/5
6. So, 50/10 + 30/75 = 27/5
   In mixed form: 52/5

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