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Add 8/50 and 5/81

8/50 + 5/81 is 449/2025.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   8/50 = 8 × 81/50 × 81 = 648/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   5/81 = 5 × 50/81 × 50 = 250/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/4050 + 250/4050 = 648 + 250/4050 = 898/4050
5. 898/4050 simplified gives 449/2025
6. So, 8/50 + 5/81 = 449/2025

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