Add 81/50 and 10/72, Solve 1 31/50 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 10/72

81/50 + 10/72 is 1583/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
81/50 = 81 × 36/50 × 36 = 2916/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2916/1800 + 250/1800 = 2916 + 250/1800 = 3166/1800
3166/1800 simplified gives 1583/900
So, 81/50 + 10/72 = 1583/900
In mixed form: 1683/900

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