Add 5/25 and 2/81
5/25 + 2/81 is 91/405.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 81/25 × 81 = 405/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
2/81 = 2 × 25/81 × 25 = 50/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2025 + 50/2025 = 405 + 50/2025 = 455/2025 - 455/2025 simplified gives 91/405
- So, 5/25 + 2/81 = 91/405
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