Add 15/8 and 50/54, Solve 1 7/8 + 50/54 as a fraction

Add 15/8 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 50/54

15/8 + 50/54 is 605/216.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
15/8 = 15 × 27/8 × 27 = 405/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
Add the two like fractions:
405/216 + 200/216 = 405 + 200/216 = 605/216
So, 15/8 + 50/54 = 605/216
In mixed form: 2173/216

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