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Add 28/25 and 12/81

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 12/81

28/25 + 12/81 is 856/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    28/25 = 28 × 81/25 × 81 = 2268/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    12/81 = 12 × 25/81 × 25 = 300/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/2025 + 300/2025 = 2268 + 300/2025 = 2568/2025
  5. 2568/2025 simplified gives 856/675
  6. So, 28/25 + 12/81 = 856/675
    In mixed form: 1181/675

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