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Add 50/8 and 27/49

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 27/49

50/8 + 27/49 is 1333/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    50/8 = 50 × 49/8 × 49 = 2450/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    27/49 = 27 × 8/49 × 8 = 216/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/392 + 216/392 = 2450 + 216/392 = 2666/392
  5. 2666/392 simplified gives 1333/196
  6. So, 50/8 + 27/49 = 1333/196
    In mixed form: 6157/196

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