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Add 50/6 and 40/75

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 40/75

50/6 + 40/75 is 133/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/150 + 80/150 = 1250 + 80/150 = 1330/150
5. 1330/150 simplified gives 133/15
6. So, 50/6 + 40/75 = 133/15
   In mixed form: 813/15

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