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Add 50/18 and 50/25

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/18 + 50/25 is 43/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/450 + 900/450 = 1250 + 900/450 = 2150/450
5. 2150/450 simplified gives 43/9
6. So, 50/18 + 50/25 = 43/9
   In mixed form: 47/9

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