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Add 15/4 and 50/8

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

15/4 + 50/8 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   15/4 = 15 × 2/4 × 2 = 30/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   50/8 = 50 × 1/8 × 1 = 50/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/8 + 50/8 = 30 + 50/8 = 80/8
5. 80/8 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 15/4 + 50/8 = 10/1

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