Add 81/50 and 14/27, Solve 1 31/50 + 14/27 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 14/27

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 14/27

81/50 + 14/27 is 2887/1350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
81/50 = 81 × 27/50 × 27 = 2187/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
14/27 = 14 × 50/27 × 50 = 700/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2187/1350 + 700/1350 = 2187 + 700/1350 = 2887/1350
So, 81/50 + 14/27 = 2887/1350
In mixed form: 2187/1350

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