Add 45/7 and 50/81
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 50/81
45/7 + 50/81 is 3995/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
45/7 = 45 × 81/7 × 81 = 3645/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
50/81 = 50 × 7/81 × 7 = 350/567 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/567 + 350/567 = 3645 + 350/567 = 3995/567 - So, 45/7 + 50/81 = 3995/567
In mixed form: 726/567
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