Add 50/54 and 8/20
50/54 + 8/20 is 179/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 216/540 = 500 + 216/540 = 716/540 - 716/540 simplified gives 179/135
- So, 50/54 + 8/20 = 179/135
In mixed form: 144/135
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