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Add 50/4 and 50/25

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/4 + 50/25 is 29/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   50/4 = 50 × 25/4 × 25 = 1250/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/100 + 200/100 = 1250 + 200/100 = 1450/100
5. 1450/100 simplified gives 29/2
6. So, 50/4 + 50/25 = 29/2
   In mixed form: 141/2

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