Add 25/28 and 21/81
25/28 + 21/81 is 871/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
25/28 = 25 × 81/28 × 81 = 2025/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
21/81 = 21 × 28/81 × 28 = 588/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2268 + 588/2268 = 2025 + 588/2268 = 2613/2268 - 2613/2268 simplified gives 871/756
- So, 25/28 + 21/81 = 871/756
In mixed form: 1115/756
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