Add 24/81 and 40/50
24/81 + 40/50 is 148/135.
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,
24/81 = 24 × 50/81 × 50 = 1200/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
40/50 = 40 × 81/50 × 81 = 3240/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/4050 + 3240/4050 = 1200 + 3240/4050 = 4440/4050 - 4440/4050 simplified gives 148/135
- So, 24/81 + 40/50 = 148/135
In mixed form: 113/135
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