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Add 70/8 and 8/50

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

70/8 + 8/50 is 891/100.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/200 + 32/200 = 1750 + 32/200 = 1782/200
  5. 1782/200 simplified gives 891/100
  6. So, 70/8 + 8/50 = 891/100
    In mixed form: 891/100

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