Answers

Add 50/81 and 80/45

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

50/81 + 80/45 is 194/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   80/45 = 80 × 9/45 × 9 = 720/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/405 + 720/405 = 250 + 720/405 = 970/405
5. 970/405 simplified gives 194/81
6. So, 50/81 + 80/45 = 194/81
   In mixed form: 232/81

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁰/₈₁+⁸⁰/₉₀

Add Fractions Calculator