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Add 25/50 and 28/16

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

25/50 + 28/16 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   28/16 = 28 × 25/16 × 25 = 700/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/400 + 700/400 = 200 + 700/400 = 900/400
5. 900/400 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 25/50 + 28/16 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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