Add 81/2 and 3/4
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 3/4
81/2 + 3/4 is 165/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
81/2 = 81 × 2/2 × 2 = 162/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
3/4 = 3 × 1/4 × 1 = 3/4 - Add the two like fractions:
162/4 + 3/4 = 162 + 3/4 = 165/4 - So, 81/2 + 3/4 = 165/4
In mixed form: 411/4
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