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Add 4/25 and 24/81

4/25 + 24/81 is 308/675.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 81/25 × 81 = 324/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    24/81 = 24 × 25/81 × 25 = 600/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/2025 + 600/2025 = 324 + 600/2025 = 924/2025
  5. 924/2025 simplified gives 308/675
  6. So, 4/25 + 24/81 = 308/675

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