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Add 40/25 and 10/81

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 10/81

40/25 + 10/81 is 698/405.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 81/25 × 81 = 3240/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    10/81 = 10 × 25/81 × 25 = 250/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/2025 + 250/2025 = 3240 + 250/2025 = 3490/2025
  5. 3490/2025 simplified gives 698/405
  6. So, 40/25 + 10/81 = 698/405
    In mixed form: 1293/405

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