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Add 50/81 and 40/45

50/81 + 40/45 is 122/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    40/45 = 40 × 9/45 × 9 = 360/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/405 + 360/405 = 250 + 360/405 = 610/405
  5. 610/405 simplified gives 122/81
  6. So, 50/81 + 40/45 = 122/81
    In mixed form: 141/81

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