Add 75/81 and 20/50
75/81 + 20/50 is 179/135.
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,
75/81 = 75 × 50/81 × 50 = 3750/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
20/50 = 20 × 81/50 × 81 = 1620/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/4050 + 1620/4050 = 3750 + 1620/4050 = 5370/4050 - 5370/4050 simplified gives 179/135
- So, 75/81 + 20/50 = 179/135
In mixed form: 144/135
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