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Add 50/80 and 50/25

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/80 + 50/25 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   50/80 = 50 × 5/80 × 5 = 250/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/400 + 800/400 = 250 + 800/400 = 1050/400
5. 1050/400 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 50/80 + 50/25 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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