Add 50/18 and 20/81
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 20/81
50/18 + 20/81 is 245/81.
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,
50/18 = 50 × 9/18 × 9 = 450/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
20/81 = 20 × 2/81 × 2 = 40/162 - Add the two like fractions:
450/162 + 40/162 = 450 + 40/162 = 490/162 - 490/162 simplified gives 245/81
- So, 50/18 + 20/81 = 245/81
In mixed form: 32/81
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