Add 81/50 and 36/7
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 5 1/7
81/50 + 36/7 is 2367/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 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 7 × 50 = 350,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350 - Add the two like fractions:
567/350 + 1800/350 = 567 + 1800/350 = 2367/350 - So, 81/50 + 36/7 = 2367/350
In mixed form: 6267/350
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