Add 8/54 and 50/98
8/54 + 50/98 is 871/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
8/54 = 8 × 49/54 × 49 = 392/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2646 + 1350/2646 = 392 + 1350/2646 = 1742/2646 - 1742/2646 simplified gives 871/1323
- So, 8/54 + 50/98 = 871/1323
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