Add 56/81 and 40/50
56/81 + 40/50 is 604/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
56/81 = 56 × 50/81 × 50 = 2800/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
40/50 = 40 × 81/50 × 81 = 3240/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/4050 + 3240/4050 = 2800 + 3240/4050 = 6040/4050 - 6040/4050 simplified gives 604/405
- So, 56/81 + 40/50 = 604/405
In mixed form: 1199/405
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