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Add 50/8 and 75/50

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

50/8 + 75/50 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   50/8 = 50 × 25/8 × 25 = 1250/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   75/50 = 75 × 4/50 × 4 = 300/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/200 + 300/200 = 1250 + 300/200 = 1550/200
5. 1550/200 simplified gives 31/4
6. So, 50/8 + 75/50 = 31/4
   In mixed form: 73/4

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