Add 50/81 and 40/45
50/81 + 40/45 is 122/81.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 9/45 × 9 = 360/405 - Add the two like fractions:
250/405 + 360/405 = 250 + 360/405 = 610/405 - 610/405 simplified gives 122/81
- So, 50/81 + 40/45 = 122/81
In mixed form: 141/81
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