Add 35/2 and 14/81
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 14/81
35/2 + 14/81 is 2863/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
35/2 = 35 × 81/2 × 81 = 2835/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/162 + 28/162 = 2835 + 28/162 = 2863/162 - So, 35/2 + 14/81 = 2863/162
In mixed form: 17109/162
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