Add 81/9 and 2/50
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 2/50
81/9 + 2/50 is 226/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
81/9 = 81 × 50/9 × 50 = 4050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/450 + 18/450 = 4050 + 18/450 = 4068/450 - 4068/450 simplified gives 226/25
- So, 81/9 + 2/50 = 226/25
In mixed form: 91/25
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