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Add 50/5 and 20/80

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 20/80

50/5 + 20/80 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/80 + 20/80 = 800 + 20/80 = 820/80
5. 820/80 simplified gives 41/4
6. So, 50/5 + 20/80 = 41/4
   In mixed form: 101/4

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