Add 8/81 and 20/50
8/81 + 20/50 is 202/405.
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,
8/81 = 8 × 50/81 × 50 = 400/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
20/50 = 20 × 81/50 × 81 = 1620/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
400/4050 + 1620/4050 = 400 + 1620/4050 = 2020/4050 - 2020/4050 simplified gives 202/405
- So, 8/81 + 20/50 = 202/405
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