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Add 75/28 and 25/50

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 25/50

75/28 + 25/50 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   75/28 = 75 × 25/28 × 25 = 1875/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/700 + 350/700 = 1875 + 350/700 = 2225/700
5. 2225/700 simplified gives 89/28
6. So, 75/28 + 25/50 = 89/28
   In mixed form: 35/28

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