Add 81/50 and 14/70
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 14/70
81/50 + 14/70 is 91/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
81/50 = 81 × 7/50 × 7 = 567/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
567/350 + 70/350 = 567 + 70/350 = 637/350 - 637/350 simplified gives 91/50
- So, 81/50 + 14/70 = 91/50
In mixed form: 141/50
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