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Add 10/4 and 3/81

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 3/81

10/4 + 3/81 is 137/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    10/4 = 10 × 81/4 × 81 = 810/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/324 + 12/324 = 810 + 12/324 = 822/324
  5. 822/324 simplified gives 137/54
  6. So, 10/4 + 3/81 = 137/54
    In mixed form: 229/54

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