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Add 60/25 and 2/81

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 2/81

60/25 + 2/81 is 982/405.

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,
    60/25 = 60 × 81/25 × 81 = 4860/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    2/81 = 2 × 25/81 × 25 = 50/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/2025 + 50/2025 = 4860 + 50/2025 = 4910/2025
  5. 4910/2025 simplified gives 982/405
  6. So, 60/25 + 2/81 = 982/405
    In mixed form: 2172/405

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