Add 30/81 and 42/50
30/81 + 42/50 is 817/675.
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,
30/81 = 30 × 50/81 × 50 = 1500/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
42/50 = 42 × 81/50 × 81 = 3402/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/4050 + 3402/4050 = 1500 + 3402/4050 = 4902/4050 - 4902/4050 simplified gives 817/675
- So, 30/81 + 42/50 = 817/675
In mixed form: 1142/675
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