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Add 81/50 and 14/81

1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 14/81

81/50 + 14/81 is 7261/4050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    81/50 = 81 × 81/50 × 81 = 6561/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    14/81 = 14 × 50/81 × 50 = 700/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6561/4050 + 700/4050 = 6561 + 700/4050 = 7261/4050
  5. So, 81/50 + 14/81 = 7261/4050
    In mixed form: 13211/4050

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