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Add 4/8 and 49/54

4/8 + 49/54 is 38/27.

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,
    4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/216 + 196/216 = 108 + 196/216 = 304/216
  5. 304/216 simplified gives 38/27
  6. So, 4/8 + 49/54 = 38/27
    In mixed form: 111/27

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