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Add 81/4 and 50/75

1^st number: 20 1/4, 2^nd number: 50/75

81/4 + 50/75 is 251/12.

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,
   81/4 = 81 × 75/4 × 75 = 6075/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6075/300 + 200/300 = 6075 + 200/300 = 6275/300
5. 6275/300 simplified gives 251/12
6. So, 81/4 + 50/75 = 251/12
   In mixed form: 2011/12

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