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Add 50/54 and 8/25

50/54 + 8/25 is 841/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    8/25 = 8 × 54/25 × 54 = 432/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/1350 + 432/1350 = 1250 + 432/1350 = 1682/1350
  5. 1682/1350 simplified gives 841/675
  6. So, 50/54 + 8/25 = 841/675
    In mixed form: 1166/675

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