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Add 2/4 and 50/81

2/4 + 50/81 is 181/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    50/81 = 50 × 4/81 × 4 = 200/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/324 + 200/324 = 162 + 200/324 = 362/324
  5. 362/324 simplified gives 181/162
  6. So, 2/4 + 50/81 = 181/162
    In mixed form: 119/162

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