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Add 50/25 and 45/60

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 45/60

50/25 + 45/60 is 11/4.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 225/300 = 600 + 225/300 = 825/300
5. 825/300 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 50/25 + 45/60 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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