Add 50/81 and 36/80
50/81 + 36/80 is 1729/1620.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 81/80 × 81 = 2916/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/6480 + 2916/6480 = 4000 + 2916/6480 = 6916/6480 - 6916/6480 simplified gives 1729/1620
- So, 50/81 + 36/80 = 1729/1620
In mixed form: 1109/1620
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