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Add 75/50 and 18/28

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 18/28

75/50 + 18/28 is 15/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   75/50 = 75 × 14/50 × 14 = 1050/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   18/28 = 18 × 25/28 × 25 = 450/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/700 + 450/700 = 1050 + 450/700 = 1500/700
5. 1500/700 simplified gives 15/7
6. So, 75/50 + 18/28 = 15/7
   In mixed form: 21/7

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