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Add 35/2 and 25/50

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/50

35/2 + 25/50 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   35/2 = 35 × 25/2 × 25 = 875/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   25/50 = 25 × 1/50 × 1 = 25/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   875/50 + 25/50 = 875 + 25/50 = 900/50
5. 900/50 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 35/2 + 25/50 = 18/1

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