Add 81/36 and 9/50, Solve 2 9/36 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 81/36 and 9/50

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 9/50

81/36 + 9/50 is 243/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
81/36 = 81 × 25/36 × 25 = 2025/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
Add the two like fractions:
2025/900 + 162/900 = 2025 + 162/900 = 2187/900
2187/900 simplified gives 243/100
So, 81/36 + 9/50 = 243/100
In mixed form: 243/100

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