Add 30/50 and 35/81, Solve 30/50 + 35/81 as a fraction

Add 30/50 and 35/81

30/50 + 35/81 is 418/405.

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,
30/50 = 30 × 81/50 × 81 = 2430/4050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
35/81 = 35 × 50/81 × 50 = 1750/4050
Add the two like fractions:
2430/4050 + 1750/4050 = 2430 + 1750/4050 = 4180/4050
4180/4050 simplified gives 418/405
So, 30/50 + 35/81 = 418/405
In mixed form: 113/405

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