Add 81/50 and 42/18, Solve 1 31/50 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 42/18

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

81/50 + 42/18 is 593/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
Add the two like fractions:
729/450 + 1050/450 = 729 + 1050/450 = 1779/450
1779/450 simplified gives 593/150
So, 81/50 + 42/18 = 593/150
In mixed form: 3143/150

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