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Add 50/25 and 12/24

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 12/24

50/25 + 12/24 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   50/25 = 50 × 24/25 × 24 = 1200/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/600 + 300/600 = 1200 + 300/600 = 1500/600
5. 1500/600 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 50/25 + 12/24 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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