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Add 70/8 and 25/50

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

70/8 + 25/50 is 37/4.

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,
   70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   25/50 = 25 × 4/50 × 4 = 100/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/200 + 100/200 = 1750 + 100/200 = 1850/200
5. 1850/200 simplified gives 37/4
6. So, 70/8 + 25/50 = 37/4
   In mixed form: 91/4

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