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Add 45/50 and 50/8

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

45/50 + 50/8 is 143/20.

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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,
   45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   50/8 = 50 × 25/8 × 25 = 1250/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/200 + 1250/200 = 180 + 1250/200 = 1430/200
5. 1430/200 simplified gives 143/20
6. So, 45/50 + 50/8 = 143/20
   In mixed form: 73/20

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