Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 10/25 and 2/81

10/25 + 2/81 is 172/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    10/25 = 10 × 81/25 × 81 = 810/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    2/81 = 2 × 25/81 × 25 = 50/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2025 + 50/2025 = 810 + 50/2025 = 860/2025
  5. 860/2025 simplified gives 172/405
  6. So, 10/25 + 2/81 = 172/405

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com