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Add 50/25 and 25/7

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 3 4/7

50/25 + 25/7 is 39/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
    25/7 = 25 × 25/7 × 25 = 625/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/175 + 625/175 = 350 + 625/175 = 975/175
  5. 975/175 simplified gives 39/7
  6. So, 50/25 + 25/7 = 39/7
    In mixed form: 54/7

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