Add 50/81 and 16/45
50/81 + 16/45 is 394/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
16/45 = 16 × 9/45 × 9 = 144/405 - Add the two like fractions:
250/405 + 144/405 = 250 + 144/405 = 394/405 - So, 50/81 + 16/45 = 394/405
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