Add 50/4 and 2/81
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2/81
50/4 + 2/81 is 2029/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
50/4 = 50 × 81/4 × 81 = 4050/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/324 + 8/324 = 4050 + 8/324 = 4058/324 - 4058/324 simplified gives 2029/162
- So, 50/4 + 2/81 = 2029/162
In mixed form: 1285/162
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