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Add 20/36 and 50/25

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

20/36 + 50/25 is 23/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   50/25 = 50 × 36/25 × 36 = 1800/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/900 + 1800/900 = 500 + 1800/900 = 2300/900
5. 2300/900 simplified gives 23/9
6. So, 20/36 + 50/25 = 23/9
   In mixed form: 25/9

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