Add 50/80 and 40/81
50/80 + 40/81 is 725/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
50/80 = 50 × 81/80 × 81 = 4050/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
40/81 = 40 × 80/81 × 80 = 3200/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/6480 + 3200/6480 = 4050 + 3200/6480 = 7250/6480 - 7250/6480 simplified gives 725/648
- So, 50/80 + 40/81 = 725/648
In mixed form: 177/648
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