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1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 40/50

25/10 + 40/50 is 33/10.

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
25/10 = 25 × 5/10 × 5 = 125/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
125/50 + 40/50 = 125 + 40/50 = 165/50
5. 165/50 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 25/10 + 40/50 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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