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Add 3/81 and 35/50

3/81 + 35/50 is 199/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    3/81 = 3 × 50/81 × 50 = 150/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    35/50 = 35 × 81/50 × 81 = 2835/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/4050 + 2835/4050 = 150 + 2835/4050 = 2985/4050
  5. 2985/4050 simplified gives 199/270
  6. So, 3/81 + 35/50 = 199/270

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