Add 7/6 and 50/81
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 50/81
7/6 + 50/81 is 289/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
7/6 = 7 × 27/6 × 27 = 189/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Add the two like fractions:
189/162 + 100/162 = 189 + 100/162 = 289/162 - So, 7/6 + 50/81 = 289/162
In mixed form: 1127/162
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