Add 8/54 and 20/50
8/54 + 20/50 is 74/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
8/54 = 8 × 25/54 × 25 = 200/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1350 + 540/1350 = 200 + 540/1350 = 740/1350 - 740/1350 simplified gives 74/135
- So, 8/54 + 20/50 = 74/135
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