Add 8/16 and 50/54
8/16 + 50/54 is 77/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 400/432 = 216 + 400/432 = 616/432 - 616/432 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 8/16 + 50/54 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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