Add 8/4 and 49/54
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 49/54
8/4 + 49/54 is 157/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 98/108 = 216 + 98/108 = 314/108 - 314/108 simplified gives 157/54
- So, 8/4 + 49/54 = 157/54
In mixed form: 249/54
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