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Add 8/7 and 8/50

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

8/7 + 8/50 is 228/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/350 + 56/350 = 400 + 56/350 = 456/350
5. 456/350 simplified gives 228/175
6. So, 8/7 + 8/50 = 228/175
   In mixed form: 153/175

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