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Add 50/20 and 25/81

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 25/81

50/20 + 25/81 is 455/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   50/20 = 50 × 81/20 × 81 = 4050/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   25/81 = 25 × 20/81 × 20 = 500/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/1620 + 500/1620 = 4050 + 500/1620 = 4550/1620
5. 4550/1620 simplified gives 455/162
6. So, 50/20 + 25/81 = 455/162
   In mixed form: 2131/162

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