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Add 63/81 and 50/6

1st number: 63/81, 2nd number: 8 2/6

63/81 + 50/6 is 82/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    63/81 = 63 × 2/81 × 2 = 126/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    50/6 = 50 × 27/6 × 27 = 1350/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/162 + 1350/162 = 126 + 1350/162 = 1476/162
  5. 1476/162 simplified gives 82/9
  6. So, 63/81 + 50/6 = 82/9
    In mixed form: 91/9

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