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Add 50/8 and 30/48

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 30/48

50/8 + 30/48 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    50/8 = 50 × 6/8 × 6 = 300/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/48 + 30/48 = 300 + 30/48 = 330/48
  5. 330/48 simplified gives 55/8
  6. So, 50/8 + 30/48 = 55/8
    In mixed form: 67/8

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