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Add 50/8 and 98/75

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 23/75

50/8 + 98/75 is 2267/300.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   98/75 = 98 × 8/75 × 8 = 784/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3750/600 + 784/600 = 3750 + 784/600 = 4534/600
5. 4534/600 simplified gives 2267/300
6. So, 50/8 + 98/75 = 2267/300
   In mixed form: 7167/300

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