Add 6/81 and 5/50
6/81 + 5/50 is 47/270.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 50/81 × 50 = 300/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
5/50 = 5 × 81/50 × 81 = 405/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
300/4050 + 405/4050 = 300 + 405/4050 = 705/4050 - 705/4050 simplified gives 47/270
- So, 6/81 + 5/50 = 47/270
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