Add 81/25 and 56/81
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 56/81
81/25 + 56/81 is 7961/2025.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 81/25 × 81 = 6561/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
56/81 = 56 × 25/81 × 25 = 1400/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
6561/2025 + 1400/2025 = 6561 + 1400/2025 = 7961/2025 - So, 81/25 + 56/81 = 7961/2025
In mixed form: 31886/2025
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