Add 2/3 and 50/81
2/3 + 50/81 is 104/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
2/3 = 2 × 27/3 × 27 = 54/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
50/81 = 50 × 1/81 × 1 = 50/81 - Add the two like fractions:
54/81 + 50/81 = 54 + 50/81 = 104/81 - So, 2/3 + 50/81 = 104/81
In mixed form: 123/81
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/3+50/81 2/6+50/81 6/3+50/81 2/9+50/81 10/3+50/81 2/15+50/81 14/3+50/81 2/21+50/81