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Add 10/5 and 2/81

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 2/81

10/5 + 2/81 is 164/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    10/5 = 10 × 81/5 × 81 = 810/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/405 + 10/405 = 810 + 10/405 = 820/405
  5. 820/405 simplified gives 164/81
  6. So, 10/5 + 2/81 = 164/81
    In mixed form: 22/81

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