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Add 50/25 and 21/16

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

50/25 + 21/16 is 53/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 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 16 × 25 = 400,
   21/16 = 21 × 25/16 × 25 = 525/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/400 + 525/400 = 800 + 525/400 = 1325/400
5. 1325/400 simplified gives 53/16
6. So, 50/25 + 21/16 = 53/16
   In mixed form: 35/16

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