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Add 50/54 and 8/35

50/54 + 8/35 is 1091/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    8/35 = 8 × 54/35 × 54 = 432/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/1890 + 432/1890 = 1750 + 432/1890 = 2182/1890
  5. 2182/1890 simplified gives 1091/945
  6. So, 50/54 + 8/35 = 1091/945
    In mixed form: 1146/945

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