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Add 10/2 and 75/25

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

10/2 + 75/25 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   10/2 = 10 × 25/2 × 25 = 250/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   75/25 = 75 × 2/25 × 2 = 150/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/50 + 150/50 = 250 + 150/50 = 400/50
5. 400/50 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 10/2 + 75/25 = 8/1

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