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Add 3/50 and 45/8

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 5 5/8

3/50 + 45/8 is 1137/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    45/8 = 45 × 25/8 × 25 = 1125/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/200 + 1125/200 = 12 + 1125/200 = 1137/200
  5. So, 3/50 + 45/8 = 1137/200
    In mixed form: 5137/200

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