Add 42/25 and 36/81
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 36/81
42/25 + 36/81 is 478/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
42/25 = 42 × 81/25 × 81 = 3402/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
36/81 = 36 × 25/81 × 25 = 900/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/2025 + 900/2025 = 3402 + 900/2025 = 4302/2025 - 4302/2025 simplified gives 478/225
- So, 42/25 + 36/81 = 478/225
In mixed form: 228/225
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