Add 81/5 and 25/18
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 1 7/18
81/5 + 25/18 is 1583/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
81/5 = 81 × 18/5 × 18 = 1458/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/90 + 125/90 = 1458 + 125/90 = 1583/90 - So, 81/5 + 25/18 = 1583/90
In mixed form: 1753/90
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