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Add 50/15 and 54/8

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

50/15 + 54/8 is 121/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/120 + 810/120 = 400 + 810/120 = 1210/120
5. 1210/120 simplified gives 121/12
6. So, 50/15 + 54/8 = 121/12
   In mixed form: 101/12

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