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Add 81/54 and 50/56

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 50/56

81/54 + 50/56 is 67/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    81/54 = 81 × 28/54 × 28 = 2268/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/1512 + 1350/1512 = 2268 + 1350/1512 = 3618/1512
  5. 3618/1512 simplified gives 67/28
  6. So, 81/54 + 50/56 = 67/28
    In mixed form: 211/28

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