Add 6/36 and 50/81
6/36 + 50/81 is 127/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
6/36 = 6 × 9/36 × 9 = 54/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
50/81 = 50 × 4/81 × 4 = 200/324 - Add the two like fractions:
54/324 + 200/324 = 54 + 200/324 = 254/324 - 254/324 simplified gives 127/162
- So, 6/36 + 50/81 = 127/162
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