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Add 8/54 and 50/63

8/54 + 50/63 is 178/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 63 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/378 + 300/378 = 56 + 300/378 = 356/378
  5. 356/378 simplified gives 178/189
  6. So, 8/54 + 50/63 = 178/189

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