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Add 50/8 and 42/49

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 42/49

50/8 + 42/49 is 199/28.

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,
    42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/392 + 336/392 = 2450 + 336/392 = 2786/392
  5. 2786/392 simplified gives 199/28
  6. So, 50/8 + 42/49 = 199/28
    In mixed form: 73/28

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