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Add 25/42 and 5/81

25/42 + 5/81 is 745/1134.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
    25/42 = 25 × 27/42 × 27 = 675/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    5/81 = 5 × 14/81 × 14 = 70/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1134 + 70/1134 = 675 + 70/1134 = 745/1134
  5. So, 25/42 + 5/81 = 745/1134

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