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Add 75/4 and 50/75

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 50/75

75/4 + 50/75 is 233/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   75/4 = 75 × 75/4 × 75 = 5625/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5625/300 + 200/300 = 5625 + 200/300 = 5825/300
5. 5825/300 simplified gives 233/12
6. So, 75/4 + 50/75 = 233/12
   In mixed form: 195/12

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