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Add 15/75 and 50/7

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

15/75 + 50/7 is 257/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   15/75 = 15 × 7/75 × 7 = 105/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   50/7 = 50 × 75/7 × 75 = 3750/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/525 + 3750/525 = 105 + 3750/525 = 3855/525
5. 3855/525 simplified gives 257/35
6. So, 15/75 + 50/7 = 257/35
   In mixed form: 712/35

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