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Add 25/18 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

25/18 + 50/20 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 450/180 = 250 + 450/180 = 700/180
5. 700/180 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 25/18 + 50/20 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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