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Add 50/25 and 12/8

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 4/8

50/25 + 12/8 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    12/8 = 12 × 25/8 × 25 = 300/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/200 + 300/200 = 400 + 300/200 = 700/200
  5. 700/200 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 50/25 + 12/8 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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