Add 63/2 and 14/81
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 14/81
63/2 + 14/81 is 5131/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
63/2 = 63 × 81/2 × 81 = 5103/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Add the two like fractions:
5103/162 + 28/162 = 5103 + 28/162 = 5131/162 - So, 63/2 + 14/81 = 5131/162
In mixed form: 31109/162
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