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Add 50/75 and 81/10

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 8 1/10

50/75 + 81/10 is 263/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   81/10 = 81 × 15/10 × 15 = 1215/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/150 + 1215/150 = 100 + 1215/150 = 1315/150
5. 1315/150 simplified gives 263/30
6. So, 50/75 + 81/10 = 263/30
   In mixed form: 823/30

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