Add 49/54 and 2/8
49/54 + 2/8 is 125/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
2/8 = 2 × 27/8 × 27 = 54/216 - Add the two like fractions:
196/216 + 54/216 = 196 + 54/216 = 250/216 - 250/216 simplified gives 125/108
- So, 49/54 + 2/8 = 125/108
In mixed form: 117/108
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