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Add 56/25 and 7/81

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 7/81

56/25 + 7/81 is 4711/2025.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 81/25 × 81 = 4536/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    7/81 = 7 × 25/81 × 25 = 175/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/2025 + 175/2025 = 4536 + 175/2025 = 4711/2025
  5. So, 56/25 + 7/81 = 4711/2025
    In mixed form: 2661/2025

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