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Add 5/75 and 50/20

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

5/75 + 50/20 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/300 + 750/300 = 20 + 750/300 = 770/300
5. 770/300 simplified gives 77/30
6. So, 5/75 + 50/20 = 77/30
   In mixed form: 217/30

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