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Add 50/25 and 16/35

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 16/35

50/25 + 16/35 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   16/35 = 16 × 5/35 × 5 = 80/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/175 + 80/175 = 350 + 80/175 = 430/175
5. 430/175 simplified gives 86/35
6. So, 50/25 + 16/35 = 86/35
   In mixed form: 216/35

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