Add 4/2 and 1/81, Solve 2 0/2 + 1/81 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 1/81

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/81

4/2 + 1/81 is 163/81.

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,
4/2 = 4 × 81/2 × 81 = 324/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
1/81 = 1 × 2/81 × 2 = 2/162
Add the two like fractions:
324/162 + 2/162 = 324 + 2/162 = 326/162
326/162 simplified gives 163/81
So, 4/2 + 1/81 = 163/81
In mixed form: 21/81

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