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Add 50/8 and 30/75

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 30/75

50/8 + 30/75 is 133/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    30/75 = 30 × 8/75 × 8 = 240/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/600 + 240/600 = 3750 + 240/600 = 3990/600
  5. 3990/600 simplified gives 133/20
  6. So, 50/8 + 30/75 = 133/20
    In mixed form: 613/20

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