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Add 81/25 and 10/50

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 10/50

81/25 + 10/50 is 86/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   81/25 = 81 × 2/25 × 2 = 162/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   10/50 = 10 × 1/50 × 1 = 10/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/50 + 10/50 = 162 + 10/50 = 172/50
5. 172/50 simplified gives 86/25
6. So, 81/25 + 10/50 = 86/25
   In mixed form: 311/25

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