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Add 24/81 and 30/25

1st number: 24/81, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/81 + 30/25 is 202/135.

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,
    24/81 = 24 × 25/81 × 25 = 600/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    30/25 = 30 × 81/25 × 81 = 2430/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/2025 + 2430/2025 = 600 + 2430/2025 = 3030/2025
  5. 3030/2025 simplified gives 202/135
  6. So, 24/81 + 30/25 = 202/135
    In mixed form: 167/135

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