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Add 8/50 and 2/75

8/50 + 2/75 is 14/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/150 + 4/150 = 24 + 4/150 = 28/150
5. 28/150 simplified gives 14/75
6. So, 8/50 + 2/75 = 14/75

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