Add 81/75 and 5/10
1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 5/10
81/75 + 5/10 is 79/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 75/150 = 162 + 75/150 = 237/150 - 237/150 simplified gives 79/50
- So, 81/75 + 5/10 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50
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