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Add 50/81 and 8/35

50/81 + 8/35 is 2398/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    50/81 = 50 × 35/81 × 35 = 1750/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    8/35 = 8 × 81/35 × 81 = 648/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/2835 + 648/2835 = 1750 + 648/2835 = 2398/2835
  5. So, 50/81 + 8/35 = 2398/2835

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