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Add 25/20 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

25/20 + 50/25 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   25/20 = 25 × 5/20 × 5 = 125/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/100 + 200/100 = 125 + 200/100 = 325/100
5. 325/100 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 25/20 + 50/25 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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