Add 20/72 and 25/81
20/72 + 25/81 is 95/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
20/72 = 20 × 9/72 × 9 = 180/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
25/81 = 25 × 8/81 × 8 = 200/648 - Add the two like fractions:
180/648 + 200/648 = 180 + 200/648 = 380/648 - 380/648 simplified gives 95/162
- So, 20/72 + 25/81 = 95/162
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