Add 36/81 and 50/25
1st number: 36/81, 2nd number: 2 0/25
36/81 + 50/25 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
50/25 = 50 × 81/25 × 81 = 4050/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2025 + 4050/2025 = 900 + 4050/2025 = 4950/2025 - 4950/2025 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 36/81 + 50/25 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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