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Add 8/81 and 8/50

8/81 + 8/50 is 524/2025.

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,
    8/81 = 8 × 50/81 × 50 = 400/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    8/50 = 8 × 81/50 × 81 = 648/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/4050 + 648/4050 = 400 + 648/4050 = 1048/4050
  5. 1048/4050 simplified gives 524/2025
  6. So, 8/81 + 8/50 = 524/2025

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