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What is 50/8 + 7/8?

What is 50/8 + 7/8?

This is how we add

50
8
+
7
8

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

50 + 7 = 57

That gives us an answer of

57
8

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

No good. 11 is larger than 8. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 50/8 + 7/8

50
8
+
7
8
=
57
8
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