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Add 28/81 and 60/25

1st number: 28/81, 2nd number: 2 10/25

28/81 + 60/25 is 1112/405.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    28/81 = 28 × 25/81 × 25 = 700/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    60/25 = 60 × 81/25 × 81 = 4860/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2025 + 4860/2025 = 700 + 4860/2025 = 5560/2025
  5. 5560/2025 simplified gives 1112/405
  6. So, 28/81 + 60/25 = 1112/405
    In mixed form: 2302/405

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