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Add 2/25 and 3/81

2/25 + 3/81 is 79/675.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 81/25 × 81 = 162/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    3/81 = 3 × 25/81 × 25 = 75/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/2025 + 75/2025 = 162 + 75/2025 = 237/2025
  5. 237/2025 simplified gives 79/675
  6. So, 2/25 + 3/81 = 79/675

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