Add 81/50 and 28/70
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 28/70
81/50 + 28/70 is 101/50.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 5/70 × 5 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
567/350 + 140/350 = 567 + 140/350 = 707/350 - 707/350 simplified gives 101/50
- So, 81/50 + 28/70 = 101/50
In mixed form: 21/50
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