Add 81/45 and 50/63
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 50/63
81/45 + 50/63 is 817/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
81/45 = 81 × 7/45 × 7 = 567/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
567/315 + 250/315 = 567 + 250/315 = 817/315 - So, 81/45 + 50/63 = 817/315
In mixed form: 2187/315
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