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Add 25/3 and 50/75

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 50/75

25/3 + 50/75 is 9/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   25/3 = 25 × 25/3 × 25 = 625/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   50/75 = 50 × 1/75 × 1 = 50/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   625/75 + 50/75 = 625 + 50/75 = 675/75
5. 675/75 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 25/3 + 50/75 = 9/1

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