Add 49/50 and 6/81
49/50 + 6/81 is 1423/1350.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 81/50 × 81 = 3969/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
6/81 = 6 × 50/81 × 50 = 300/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/4050 + 300/4050 = 3969 + 300/4050 = 4269/4050 - 4269/4050 simplified gives 1423/1350
- So, 49/50 + 6/81 = 1423/1350
In mixed form: 173/1350
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