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Add 50/10 and 54/8

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

50/10 + 54/8 is 47/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   50/10 = 50 × 4/10 × 4 = 200/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   54/8 = 54 × 5/8 × 5 = 270/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/40 + 270/40 = 200 + 270/40 = 470/40
5. 470/40 simplified gives 47/4
6. So, 50/10 + 54/8 = 47/4
   In mixed form: 113/4

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