Add 81/50 and 9/6
1st number: 1 31/50, 2nd number: 1 3/6
81/50 + 9/6 is 78/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
243/150 + 225/150 = 243 + 225/150 = 468/150 - 468/150 simplified gives 78/25
- So, 81/50 + 9/6 = 78/25
In mixed form: 33/25
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