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Add 25/75 and 50/5

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

25/75 + 50/5 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   25/75 = 25 × 1/75 × 1 = 25/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   50/5 = 50 × 15/5 × 15 = 750/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/75 + 750/75 = 25 + 750/75 = 775/75
5. 775/75 simplified gives 31/3
6. So, 25/75 + 50/5 = 31/3
   In mixed form: 101/3

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