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Add 50/8 and 60/45

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

50/8 + 60/45 is 91/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/360 + 480/360 = 2250 + 480/360 = 2730/360
5. 2730/360 simplified gives 91/12
6. So, 50/8 + 60/45 = 91/12
   In mixed form: 77/12

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