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Add 54/75 and 50/8

1st number: 54/75, 2nd number: 6 2/8

54/75 + 50/8 is 697/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    54/75 = 54 × 8/75 × 8 = 432/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/600 + 3750/600 = 432 + 3750/600 = 4182/600
  5. 4182/600 simplified gives 697/100
  6. So, 54/75 + 50/8 = 697/100
    In mixed form: 697/100

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