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Add 81/24 and 7/25

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 7/25

81/24 + 7/25 is 731/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    81/24 = 81 × 25/24 × 25 = 2025/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    7/25 = 7 × 24/25 × 24 = 168/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/600 + 168/600 = 2025 + 168/600 = 2193/600
  5. 2193/600 simplified gives 731/200
  6. So, 81/24 + 7/25 = 731/200
    In mixed form: 3131/200

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