Add 3/50 and 28/81
3/50 + 28/81 is 1643/4050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
3/50 = 3 × 81/50 × 81 = 243/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
28/81 = 28 × 50/81 × 50 = 1400/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
243/4050 + 1400/4050 = 243 + 1400/4050 = 1643/4050 - So, 3/50 + 28/81 = 1643/4050
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