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