Add 50/81 and 5/16
50/81 + 5/16 is 1205/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
50/81 = 50 × 16/81 × 16 = 800/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
5/16 = 5 × 81/16 × 81 = 405/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1296 + 405/1296 = 800 + 405/1296 = 1205/1296 - So, 50/81 + 5/16 = 1205/1296
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