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Add 25/18 and 4/81

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 4/81

25/18 + 4/81 is 233/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    25/18 = 25 × 9/18 × 9 = 225/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/162 + 8/162 = 225 + 8/162 = 233/162
  5. So, 25/18 + 4/81 = 233/162
    In mixed form: 171/162

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