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Add 50/75 and 54/8

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

50/75 + 54/8 is 89/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   54/8 = 54 × 75/8 × 75 = 4050/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/600 + 4050/600 = 400 + 4050/600 = 4450/600
5. 4450/600 simplified gives 89/12
6. So, 50/75 + 54/8 = 89/12
   In mixed form: 75/12

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