Add 50/70 and 2/81
50/70 + 2/81 is 419/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
50/70 = 50 × 81/70 × 81 = 4050/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
2/81 = 2 × 70/81 × 70 = 140/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/5670 + 140/5670 = 4050 + 140/5670 = 4190/5670 - 4190/5670 simplified gives 419/567
- So, 50/70 + 2/81 = 419/567
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