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Add 50/25 and 80/49

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

50/25 + 80/49 is 178/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   50/25 = 50 × 49/25 × 49 = 2450/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   80/49 = 80 × 25/49 × 25 = 2000/1225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1225 + 2000/1225 = 2450 + 2000/1225 = 4450/1225
5. 4450/1225 simplified gives 178/49
6. So, 50/25 + 80/49 = 178/49
   In mixed form: 331/49

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