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Add 4/50 and 15/8

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

4/50 + 15/8 is 391/200.

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,
   4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/200 + 375/200 = 16 + 375/200 = 391/200
5. So, 4/50 + 15/8 = 391/200
   In mixed form: 1191/200

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