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Add 81/50 and 70/80

1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 70/80

81/50 + 70/80 is 499/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    81/50 = 81 × 8/50 × 8 = 648/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    70/80 = 70 × 5/80 × 5 = 350/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/400 + 350/400 = 648 + 350/400 = 998/400
  5. 998/400 simplified gives 499/200
  6. So, 81/50 + 70/80 = 499/200
    In mixed form: 299/200

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