Add 3/81 and 25/50
3/81 + 25/50 is 29/54.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 81/50 × 81 = 2025/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
150/4050 + 2025/4050 = 150 + 2025/4050 = 2175/4050 - 2175/4050 simplified gives 29/54
- So, 3/81 + 25/50 = 29/54
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