Add 81/50 and 56/81, Solve 1 31/50 + 56/81 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 56/81

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 56/81

81/50 + 56/81 is 9361/4050.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
81/50 = 81 × 81/50 × 81 = 6561/4050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
56/81 = 56 × 50/81 × 50 = 2800/4050
Add the two like fractions:
6561/4050 + 2800/4050 = 6561 + 2800/4050 = 9361/4050
So, 81/50 + 56/81 = 9361/4050
In mixed form: 21261/4050

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