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Add 50/75 and 25/80

50/75 + 25/80 is 47/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   25/80 = 25 × 15/80 × 15 = 375/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/1200 + 375/1200 = 800 + 375/1200 = 1175/1200
5. 1175/1200 simplified gives 47/48
6. So, 50/75 + 25/80 = 47/48

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