Add 50/35 and 4/81
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4/81
50/35 + 4/81 is 838/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
50/35 = 50 × 81/35 × 81 = 4050/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
4/81 = 4 × 35/81 × 35 = 140/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2835 + 140/2835 = 4050 + 140/2835 = 4190/2835 - 4190/2835 simplified gives 838/567
- So, 50/35 + 4/81 = 838/567
In mixed form: 1271/567
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