Add 25/18 and 50/81
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 50/81
25/18 + 50/81 is 325/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
25/18 = 25 × 9/18 × 9 = 225/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Add the two like fractions:
225/162 + 100/162 = 225 + 100/162 = 325/162 - So, 25/18 + 50/81 = 325/162
In mixed form: 21/162
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