Add 50/81 and 8/35
50/81 + 8/35 is 2398/2835.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
50/81 = 50 × 35/81 × 35 = 1750/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
8/35 = 8 × 81/35 × 81 = 648/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2835 + 648/2835 = 1750 + 648/2835 = 2398/2835 - So, 50/81 + 8/35 = 2398/2835
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