Add 3/81 and 20/50
3/81 + 20/50 is 59/135.
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,
3/81 = 3 × 50/81 × 50 = 150/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
20/50 = 20 × 81/50 × 81 = 1620/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
150/4050 + 1620/4050 = 150 + 1620/4050 = 1770/4050 - 1770/4050 simplified gives 59/135
- So, 3/81 + 20/50 = 59/135
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