Add 60/81 and 35/50
60/81 + 35/50 is 389/270.
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,
60/81 = 60 × 50/81 × 50 = 3000/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
35/50 = 35 × 81/50 × 81 = 2835/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/4050 + 2835/4050 = 3000 + 2835/4050 = 5835/4050 - 5835/4050 simplified gives 389/270
- So, 60/81 + 35/50 = 389/270
In mixed form: 1119/270
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