Add 36/81 and 10/50
36/81 + 10/50 is 29/45.
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,
36/81 = 36 × 50/81 × 50 = 1800/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
10/50 = 10 × 81/50 × 81 = 810/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4050 + 810/4050 = 1800 + 810/4050 = 2610/4050 - 2610/4050 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 36/81 + 10/50 = 29/45
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