Add 8/24 and 50/54
8/24 + 50/54 is 34/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
8/24 = 8 × 9/24 × 9 = 72/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
72/216 + 200/216 = 72 + 200/216 = 272/216 - 272/216 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 8/24 + 50/54 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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