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Add 50/75 and 49/6

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

50/75 + 49/6 is 53/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/150 + 1225/150 = 100 + 1225/150 = 1325/150
5. 1325/150 simplified gives 53/6
6. So, 50/75 + 49/6 = 53/6
   In mixed form: 85/6

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