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Add 35/8 and 50/6

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

35/8 + 50/6 is 305/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/24 + 200/24 = 105 + 200/24 = 305/24
5. So, 35/8 + 50/6 = 305/24
   In mixed form: 1217/24

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