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Add 50/75 and 75/8

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

50/75 + 75/8 is 241/24.

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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,
   75/8 = 75 × 75/8 × 75 = 5625/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/600 + 5625/600 = 400 + 5625/600 = 6025/600
5. 6025/600 simplified gives 241/24
6. So, 50/75 + 75/8 = 241/24
   In mixed form: 101/24

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