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Add 12/8 and 50/54

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 50/54

12/8 + 50/54 is 131/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    12/8 = 12 × 27/8 × 27 = 324/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/216 + 200/216 = 324 + 200/216 = 524/216
  5. 524/216 simplified gives 131/54
  6. So, 12/8 + 50/54 = 131/54
    In mixed form: 223/54

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