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Add 60/8 and 42/50

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 42/50

60/8 + 42/50 is 417/50.

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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,
   60/8 = 60 × 25/8 × 25 = 1500/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/200 + 168/200 = 1500 + 168/200 = 1668/200
5. 1668/200 simplified gives 417/50
6. So, 60/8 + 42/50 = 417/50
   In mixed form: 817/50

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