Add 35/50 and 30/81
35/50 + 30/81 is 289/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/50 = 35 × 81/50 × 81 = 2835/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
30/81 = 30 × 50/81 × 50 = 1500/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/4050 + 1500/4050 = 2835 + 1500/4050 = 4335/4050 - 4335/4050 simplified gives 289/270
- So, 35/50 + 30/81 = 289/270
In mixed form: 119/270
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