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Add 50/25 and 20/80

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 20/80

50/25 + 20/80 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   20/80 = 20 × 5/80 × 5 = 100/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/400 + 100/400 = 800 + 100/400 = 900/400
5. 900/400 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 50/25 + 20/80 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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