Add 50/54 and 8/21
50/54 + 8/21 is 247/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
8/21 = 8 × 18/21 × 18 = 144/378 - Add the two like fractions:
350/378 + 144/378 = 350 + 144/378 = 494/378 - 494/378 simplified gives 247/189
- So, 50/54 + 8/21 = 247/189
In mixed form: 158/189
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