Add 50/25 and 10/81
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 10/81
50/25 + 10/81 is 172/81.
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,
10/81 = 10 × 25/81 × 25 = 250/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2025 + 250/2025 = 4050 + 250/2025 = 4300/2025 - 4300/2025 simplified gives 172/81
- So, 50/25 + 10/81 = 172/81
In mixed form: 210/81
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