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Add 12/81 and 35/25

1st number: 12/81, 2nd number: 1 10/25

12/81 + 35/25 is 209/135.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    12/81 = 12 × 25/81 × 25 = 300/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    35/25 = 35 × 81/25 × 81 = 2835/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/2025 + 2835/2025 = 300 + 2835/2025 = 3135/2025
  5. 3135/2025 simplified gives 209/135
  6. So, 12/81 + 35/25 = 209/135
    In mixed form: 174/135

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