Add 15/81 and 9/50
15/81 + 9/50 is 493/1350.
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,
15/81 = 15 × 50/81 × 50 = 750/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
9/50 = 9 × 81/50 × 81 = 729/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
750/4050 + 729/4050 = 750 + 729/4050 = 1479/4050 - 1479/4050 simplified gives 493/1350
- So, 15/81 + 9/50 = 493/1350
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