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Add 6/10 and 10/5

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

6/10 + 10/5 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 5 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   6/10 = 6 × 1/10 × 1 = 6/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   10/5 = 10 × 2/5 × 2 = 20/10
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/10 + 20/10 = 6 + 20/10 = 26/10
5. 26/10 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 6/10 + 10/5 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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