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Add 25/50 and 49/28

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

25/50 + 49/28 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/700 + 1225/700 = 350 + 1225/700 = 1575/700
5. 1575/700 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 25/50 + 49/28 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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