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Add 50/25 and 45/30

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

50/25 + 45/30 is 7/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
   45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/150 + 225/150 = 300 + 225/150 = 525/150
5. 525/150 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 50/25 + 45/30 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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