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Add 50/8 and 27/35

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 27/35

50/8 + 27/35 is 983/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/280 + 216/280 = 1750 + 216/280 = 1966/280
  5. 1966/280 simplified gives 983/140
  6. So, 50/8 + 27/35 = 983/140
    In mixed form: 73/140

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