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Add 75/50 and 45/8

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

75/50 + 45/8 is 57/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   75/50 = 75 × 4/50 × 4 = 300/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   45/8 = 45 × 25/8 × 25 = 1125/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 1125/200 = 300 + 1125/200 = 1425/200
5. 1425/200 simplified gives 57/8
6. So, 75/50 + 45/8 = 57/8
   In mixed form: 71/8

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