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Add 49/8 and 50/60

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 50/60

49/8 + 50/60 is 167/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/120 + 100/120 = 735 + 100/120 = 835/120
5. 835/120 simplified gives 167/24
6. So, 49/8 + 50/60 = 167/24
   In mixed form: 623/24

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