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Add 10/4 and 42/81

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 42/81

10/4 + 42/81 is 163/54.

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,
    42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/324 + 168/324 = 810 + 168/324 = 978/324
  5. 978/324 simplified gives 163/54
  6. So, 10/4 + 42/81 = 163/54
    In mixed form: 31/54

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