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Add 36/96 and 50/8

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

36/96 + 50/8 is 53/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   50/8 = 50 × 12/8 × 12 = 600/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/96 + 600/96 = 36 + 600/96 = 636/96
5. 636/96 simplified gives 53/8
6. So, 36/96 + 50/8 = 53/8
   In mixed form: 65/8

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