Add 2/81 and 49/28
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 21/28
2/81 + 49/28 is 575/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
2/81 = 2 × 28/81 × 28 = 56/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
49/28 = 49 × 81/28 × 81 = 3969/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2268 + 3969/2268 = 56 + 3969/2268 = 4025/2268 - 4025/2268 simplified gives 575/324
- So, 2/81 + 49/28 = 575/324
In mixed form: 1251/324
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