Add 4/8 and 50/81
4/8 + 50/81 is 181/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
4/8 = 4 × 81/8 × 81 = 324/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
50/81 = 50 × 8/81 × 8 = 400/648 - Add the two like fractions:
324/648 + 400/648 = 324 + 400/648 = 724/648 - 724/648 simplified gives 181/162
- So, 4/8 + 50/81 = 181/162
In mixed form: 119/162
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