Add 36/81 and 42/50
36/81 + 42/50 is 289/225.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 81/50 × 81 = 3402/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4050 + 3402/4050 = 1800 + 3402/4050 = 5202/4050 - 5202/4050 simplified gives 289/225
- So, 36/81 + 42/50 = 289/225
In mixed form: 164/225
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