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Add 42/20 and 25/81

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 25/81

42/20 + 25/81 is 1951/810.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    42/20 = 42 × 81/20 × 81 = 3402/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    25/81 = 25 × 20/81 × 20 = 500/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/1620 + 500/1620 = 3402 + 500/1620 = 3902/1620
  5. 3902/1620 simplified gives 1951/810
  6. So, 42/20 + 25/81 = 1951/810
    In mixed form: 2331/810

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