Add 12/81 and 6/50
12/81 + 6/50 is 181/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
12/81 = 12 × 50/81 × 50 = 600/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
6/50 = 6 × 81/50 × 81 = 486/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
600/4050 + 486/4050 = 600 + 486/4050 = 1086/4050 - 1086/4050 simplified gives 181/675
- So, 12/81 + 6/50 = 181/675
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