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Add 75/50 and 14/20

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 14/20

75/50 + 14/20 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   75/50 = 75 × 2/50 × 2 = 150/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/100 + 70/100 = 150 + 70/100 = 220/100
5. 220/100 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 75/50 + 14/20 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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