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Add 25/50 and 50/4

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

25/50 + 50/4 is 13/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   25/50 = 25 × 2/50 × 2 = 50/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   50/4 = 50 × 25/4 × 25 = 1250/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/100 + 1250/100 = 50 + 1250/100 = 1300/100
5. 1300/100 simplified gives 13/1
6. So, 25/50 + 50/4 = 13/1

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