Add 25/27 and 12/81
25/27 + 12/81 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
25/27 = 25 × 3/27 × 3 = 75/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
12/81 = 12 × 1/81 × 1 = 12/81 - Add the two like fractions:
75/81 + 12/81 = 75 + 12/81 = 87/81 - 87/81 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 25/27 + 12/81 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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