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Add 36/81 and 30/25

1st number: 36/81, 2nd number: 1 5/25

36/81 + 30/25 is 74/45.

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,
    36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    30/25 = 30 × 81/25 × 81 = 2430/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2025 + 2430/2025 = 900 + 2430/2025 = 3330/2025
  5. 3330/2025 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 36/81 + 30/25 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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