Add 54/56 and 5/8
54/56 + 5/8 is 89/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56 - Add the two like fractions:
54/56 + 35/56 = 54 + 35/56 = 89/56 - So, 54/56 + 5/8 = 89/56
In mixed form: 133/56
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