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Add 35/50 and 30/81

35/50 + 30/81 is 289/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    35/50 = 35 × 81/50 × 81 = 2835/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    30/81 = 30 × 50/81 × 50 = 1500/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/4050 + 1500/4050 = 2835 + 1500/4050 = 4335/4050
  5. 4335/4050 simplified gives 289/270
  6. So, 35/50 + 30/81 = 289/270
    In mixed form: 119/270

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