Add 81/50 and 70/27
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 2 16/27
81/50 + 70/27 is 5687/1350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
81/50 = 81 × 27/50 × 27 = 2187/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
70/27 = 70 × 50/27 × 50 = 3500/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/1350 + 3500/1350 = 2187 + 3500/1350 = 5687/1350 - So, 81/50 + 70/27 = 5687/1350
In mixed form: 4287/1350
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