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Add 50/25 and 63/40

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

50/25 + 63/40 is 143/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/200 + 315/200 = 400 + 315/200 = 715/200
5. 715/200 simplified gives 143/40
6. So, 50/25 + 63/40 = 143/40
   In mixed form: 323/40

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