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Add 3/2 and 8/50

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 8/50

3/2 + 8/50 is 83/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    3/2 = 3 × 25/2 × 25 = 75/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    8/50 = 8 × 1/50 × 1 = 8/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/50 + 8/50 = 75 + 8/50 = 83/50
  5. So, 3/2 + 8/50 = 83/50
    In mixed form: 133/50

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