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Add 50/8 and 21/9

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 2 3/9

50/8 + 21/9 is 103/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    21/9 = 21 × 8/9 × 8 = 168/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/72 + 168/72 = 450 + 168/72 = 618/72
  5. 618/72 simplified gives 103/12
  6. So, 50/8 + 21/9 = 103/12
    In mixed form: 87/12

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