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Add 50/25 and 35/60

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 35/60

50/25 + 35/60 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 175/300 = 600 + 175/300 = 775/300
5. 775/300 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 50/25 + 35/60 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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