Add 50/81 and 9/6
1st number: 50/81, 2nd number: 1 3/6
50/81 + 9/6 is 343/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
9/6 = 9 × 27/6 × 27 = 243/162 - Add the two like fractions:
100/162 + 243/162 = 100 + 243/162 = 343/162 - So, 50/81 + 9/6 = 343/162
In mixed form: 219/162
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