Add 81/50 and 28/9, Solve 1 31/50 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 28/9

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

81/50 + 28/9 is 2129/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
81/50 = 81 × 9/50 × 9 = 729/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
28/9 = 28 × 50/9 × 50 = 1400/450
Add the two like fractions:
729/450 + 1400/450 = 729 + 1400/450 = 2129/450
So, 81/50 + 28/9 = 2129/450
In mixed form: 4329/450

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