Add 45/50 and 2/81
45/50 + 2/81 is 749/810.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 81/50 × 81 = 3645/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
2/81 = 2 × 50/81 × 50 = 100/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/4050 + 100/4050 = 3645 + 100/4050 = 3745/4050 - 3745/4050 simplified gives 749/810
- So, 45/50 + 2/81 = 749/810
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