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Add 81/25 and 6/45

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 6/45

81/25 + 6/45 is 253/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    81/25 = 81 × 9/25 × 9 = 729/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/225 + 30/225 = 729 + 30/225 = 759/225
  5. 759/225 simplified gives 253/75
  6. So, 81/25 + 6/45 = 253/75
    In mixed form: 328/75

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