Add 2/81 and 12/50
2/81 + 12/50 is 536/2025.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 50/81 × 50 = 100/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
12/50 = 12 × 81/50 × 81 = 972/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
100/4050 + 972/4050 = 100 + 972/4050 = 1072/4050 - 1072/4050 simplified gives 536/2025
- So, 2/81 + 12/50 = 536/2025
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