Add 81/50 and 20/63
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 20/63
81/50 + 20/63 is 6103/3150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
81/50 = 81 × 63/50 × 63 = 5103/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
20/63 = 20 × 50/63 × 50 = 1000/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
5103/3150 + 1000/3150 = 5103 + 1000/3150 = 6103/3150 - So, 81/50 + 20/63 = 6103/3150
In mixed form: 12953/3150
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