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Add 8/5 and 6/50

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/50

8/5 + 6/50 is 43/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   8/5 = 8 × 10/5 × 10 = 80/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/50 + 6/50 = 80 + 6/50 = 86/50
5. 86/50 simplified gives 43/25
6. So, 8/5 + 6/50 = 43/25
   In mixed form: 118/25

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