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Add 50/8 and 54/80

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 54/80

50/8 + 54/80 is 277/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   50/8 = 50 × 10/8 × 10 = 500/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/80 + 54/80 = 500 + 54/80 = 554/80
5. 554/80 simplified gives 277/40
6. So, 50/8 + 54/80 = 277/40
   In mixed form: 637/40

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