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Add 50/6 and 49/80

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 49/80

50/6 + 49/80 is 2147/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/240 + 147/240 = 2000 + 147/240 = 2147/240
5. So, 50/6 + 49/80 = 2147/240
   In mixed form: 8227/240

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