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Add 25/75 and 50/6

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

25/75 + 50/6 is 26/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/150 + 1250/150 = 50 + 1250/150 = 1300/150
5. 1300/150 simplified gives 26/3
6. So, 25/75 + 50/6 = 26/3
   In mixed form: 82/3

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