Add 81/6 and 70/50
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1 20/50
81/6 + 70/50 is 149/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
81/6 = 81 × 25/6 × 25 = 2025/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/150 + 210/150 = 2025 + 210/150 = 2235/150 - 2235/150 simplified gives 149/10
- So, 81/6 + 70/50 = 149/10
In mixed form: 149/10
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