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Add 50/25 and 45/20

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 2 5/20

50/25 + 45/20 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    45/20 = 45 × 5/20 × 5 = 225/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/100 + 225/100 = 200 + 225/100 = 425/100
  5. 425/100 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 50/25 + 45/20 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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