Add 10/50 and 12/81
10/50 + 12/81 is 47/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
10/50 = 10 × 81/50 × 81 = 810/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
12/81 = 12 × 50/81 × 50 = 600/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
810/4050 + 600/4050 = 810 + 600/4050 = 1410/4050 - 1410/4050 simplified gives 47/135
- So, 10/50 + 12/81 = 47/135
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