Add 81/28 and 2/25, Solve 2 25/28 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 81/28 and 2/25

1^st number: 2 25/28, 2^nd number: 2/25

81/28 + 2/25 is 2081/700.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
81/28 = 81 × 25/28 × 25 = 2025/700
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700
Add the two like fractions:
2025/700 + 56/700 = 2025 + 56/700 = 2081/700
So, 81/28 + 2/25 = 2081/700
In mixed form: 2681/700

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