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Add 50/25 and 42/6

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

50/25 + 42/6 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/150 + 1050/150 = 300 + 1050/150 = 1350/150
5. 1350/150 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 50/25 + 42/6 = 9/1

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