Add 81/49 and 25/27
1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 25/27
81/49 + 25/27 is 3412/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
81/49 = 81 × 27/49 × 27 = 2187/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
25/27 = 25 × 49/27 × 49 = 1225/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/1323 + 1225/1323 = 2187 + 1225/1323 = 3412/1323 - So, 81/49 + 25/27 = 3412/1323
In mixed form: 2766/1323
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