Add 30/15 and 50/81
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 50/81
30/15 + 50/81 is 212/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
30/15 = 30 × 27/15 × 27 = 810/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405 - Add the two like fractions:
810/405 + 250/405 = 810 + 250/405 = 1060/405 - 1060/405 simplified gives 212/81
- So, 30/15 + 50/81 = 212/81
In mixed form: 250/81
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