Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for 101 and 51. Since 10 is a multiple of 5, we can use 10 as the common denominator.
Convert to Equivalent Fraction: Convert 51 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2. 51=(5×21×2)=102
Add Fractions: Add the two fractions with the common denominator. 101+102=101+2=103
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