Add 50/81 and 25/80
50/81 + 25/80 is 1205/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
50/81 = 50 × 80/81 × 80 = 4000/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
25/80 = 25 × 81/80 × 81 = 2025/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/6480 + 2025/6480 = 4000 + 2025/6480 = 6025/6480 - 6025/6480 simplified gives 1205/1296
- So, 50/81 + 25/80 = 1205/1296
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