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Add 5/81 and 2/50

5/81 + 2/50 is 206/2025.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    5/81 = 5 × 50/81 × 50 = 250/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    2/50 = 2 × 81/50 × 81 = 162/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/4050 + 162/4050 = 250 + 162/4050 = 412/4050
  5. 412/4050 simplified gives 206/2025
  6. So, 5/81 + 2/50 = 206/2025

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