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Add 50/7 and 54/8

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

50/7 + 54/8 is 389/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   50/7 = 50 × 8/7 × 8 = 400/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   54/8 = 54 × 7/8 × 7 = 378/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/56 + 378/56 = 400 + 378/56 = 778/56
5. 778/56 simplified gives 389/28
6. So, 50/7 + 54/8 = 389/28
   In mixed form: 1325/28

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