Add 49/4 and 10/81
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 10/81
49/4 + 10/81 is 4009/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
49/4 = 49 × 81/4 × 81 = 3969/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/324 + 40/324 = 3969 + 40/324 = 4009/324 - So, 49/4 + 10/81 = 4009/324
In mixed form: 12121/324
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