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Add 75/50 and 50/8

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

75/50 + 50/8 is 31/4.

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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,
   50/8 = 50 × 25/8 × 25 = 1250/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 1250/200 = 300 + 1250/200 = 1550/200
5. 1550/200 simplified gives 31/4
6. So, 75/50 + 50/8 = 31/4
   In mixed form: 73/4

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