Add 50/81 and 25/32
50/81 + 25/32 is 3625/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
50/81 = 50 × 32/81 × 32 = 1600/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
25/32 = 25 × 81/32 × 81 = 2025/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2592 + 2025/2592 = 1600 + 2025/2592 = 3625/2592 - So, 50/81 + 25/32 = 3625/2592
In mixed form: 11033/2592
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