Add 50/25 and 1/81
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1/81
50/25 + 1/81 is 163/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
50/25 = 50 × 81/25 × 81 = 4050/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2025 + 25/2025 = 4050 + 25/2025 = 4075/2025 - 4075/2025 simplified gives 163/81
- So, 50/25 + 1/81 = 163/81
In mixed form: 21/81
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