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Add 80/75 and 50/8

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 6 2/8

80/75 + 50/8 is 439/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    80/75 = 80 × 8/75 × 8 = 640/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/600 + 3750/600 = 640 + 3750/600 = 4390/600
  5. 4390/600 simplified gives 439/60
  6. So, 80/75 + 50/8 = 439/60
    In mixed form: 719/60

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