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Add 50/8 and 50/4

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

50/8 + 50/4 is 75/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   50/8 = 50 × 1/8 × 1 = 50/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   50/4 = 50 × 2/4 × 2 = 100/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/8 + 100/8 = 50 + 100/8 = 150/8
5. 150/8 simplified gives 75/4
6. So, 50/8 + 50/4 = 75/4
   In mixed form: 183/4

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