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Add 50/6 and 50/25

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/6 + 50/25 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/150 + 300/150 = 1250 + 300/150 = 1550/150
5. 1550/150 simplified gives 31/3
6. So, 50/6 + 50/25 = 31/3
   In mixed form: 101/3

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