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Add 63/81 and 5/50

63/81 + 5/50 is 79/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    63/81 = 63 × 50/81 × 50 = 3150/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    5/50 = 5 × 81/50 × 81 = 405/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4050 + 405/4050 = 3150 + 405/4050 = 3555/4050
  5. 3555/4050 simplified gives 79/90
  6. So, 63/81 + 5/50 = 79/90

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