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Add 10/81 and 45/50

10/81 + 45/50 is 829/810.

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,
    10/81 = 10 × 50/81 × 50 = 500/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    45/50 = 45 × 81/50 × 81 = 3645/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/4050 + 3645/4050 = 500 + 3645/4050 = 4145/4050
  5. 4145/4050 simplified gives 829/810
  6. So, 10/81 + 45/50 = 829/810
    In mixed form: 119/810

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