Add 50/81 and 60/80
50/81 + 60/80 is 443/324.
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,
60/80 = 60 × 81/80 × 81 = 4860/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/6480 + 4860/6480 = 4000 + 4860/6480 = 8860/6480 - 8860/6480 simplified gives 443/324
- So, 50/81 + 60/80 = 443/324
In mixed form: 1119/324
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