Add 25/2 and 5/81
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 5/81
25/2 + 5/81 is 2035/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
25/2 = 25 × 81/2 × 81 = 2025/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/162 + 10/162 = 2025 + 10/162 = 2035/162 - So, 25/2 + 5/81 = 2035/162
In mixed form: 1291/162
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