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Add 54/8 and 27/50

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/50

54/8 + 27/50 is 729/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    54/8 = 54 × 25/8 × 25 = 1350/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/200 + 108/200 = 1350 + 108/200 = 1458/200
  5. 1458/200 simplified gives 729/100
  6. So, 54/8 + 27/50 = 729/100
    In mixed form: 729/100

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