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Add 75/50 and 60/8

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

75/50 + 60/8 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/8 = 60 × 25/8 × 25 = 1500/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 1500/200 = 300 + 1500/200 = 1800/200
5. 1800/200 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 75/50 + 60/8 = 9/1

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