Add 7/2 and 63/81
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 63/81
7/2 + 63/81 is 77/18.
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,
7/2 = 7 × 81/2 × 81 = 567/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
63/81 = 63 × 2/81 × 2 = 126/162 - Add the two like fractions:
567/162 + 126/162 = 567 + 126/162 = 693/162 - 693/162 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 7/2 + 63/81 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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