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Add 8/24 and 50/54

8/24 + 50/54 is 34/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/216 + 200/216 = 72 + 200/216 = 272/216
  5. 272/216 simplified gives 34/27
  6. So, 8/24 + 50/54 = 34/27
    In mixed form: 17/27

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