Add 25/8 and 63/81
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 63/81
25/8 + 63/81 is 281/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
25/8 = 25 × 81/8 × 81 = 2025/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
63/81 = 63 × 8/81 × 8 = 504/648 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/648 + 504/648 = 2025 + 504/648 = 2529/648 - 2529/648 simplified gives 281/72
- So, 25/8 + 63/81 = 281/72
In mixed form: 365/72
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