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Add 75/50 and 20/4

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 5 0/4

75/50 + 20/4 is 13/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 4 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 4 × 25 = 100,
   20/4 = 20 × 25/4 × 25 = 500/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/100 + 500/100 = 150 + 500/100 = 650/100
5. 650/100 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 75/50 + 20/4 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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