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Add 9/8 and 21/50

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 21/50

9/8 + 21/50 is 309/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   9/8 = 9 × 25/8 × 25 = 225/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/200 + 84/200 = 225 + 84/200 = 309/200
5. So, 9/8 + 21/50 = 309/200
   In mixed form: 1109/200

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