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Add 49/54 and 14/8

1st number: 49/54, 2nd number: 1 6/8

49/54 + 14/8 is 287/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/216 + 378/216 = 196 + 378/216 = 574/216
  5. 574/216 simplified gives 287/108
  6. So, 49/54 + 14/8 = 287/108
    In mixed form: 271/108

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