Add 2/9 and 50/81
2/9 + 50/81 is 68/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
2/9 = 2 × 9/9 × 9 = 18/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
50/81 = 50 × 1/81 × 1 = 50/81 - Add the two like fractions:
18/81 + 50/81 = 18 + 50/81 = 68/81 - So, 2/9 + 50/81 = 68/81
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