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Add 5/25 and 10/81

5/25 + 10/81 is 131/405.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 81/25 × 81 = 405/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    10/81 = 10 × 25/81 × 25 = 250/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/2025 + 250/2025 = 405 + 250/2025 = 655/2025
  5. 655/2025 simplified gives 131/405
  6. So, 5/25 + 10/81 = 131/405

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