Add 81/28 and 16/50
1st number: 2 25/28, 2nd number: 16/50
81/28 + 16/50 is 2249/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
81/28 = 81 × 25/28 × 25 = 2025/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/700 + 224/700 = 2025 + 224/700 = 2249/700 - So, 81/28 + 16/50 = 2249/700
In mixed form: 3149/700
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