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Add 5/2 and 49/75

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 49/75

5/2 + 49/75 is 473/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/150 + 98/150 = 375 + 98/150 = 473/150
5. So, 5/2 + 49/75 = 473/150
   In mixed form: 323/150

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