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Add 81/25 and 56/27

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 2 2/27

81/25 + 56/27 is 3587/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    81/25 = 81 × 27/25 × 27 = 2187/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    56/27 = 56 × 25/27 × 25 = 1400/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2187/675 + 1400/675 = 2187 + 1400/675 = 3587/675
  5. So, 81/25 + 56/27 = 3587/675
    In mixed form: 5212/675

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