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Add 18/4 and 35/81

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 35/81

18/4 + 35/81 is 799/162.

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,
   18/4 = 18 × 81/4 × 81 = 1458/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/324 + 140/324 = 1458 + 140/324 = 1598/324
5. 1598/324 simplified gives 799/162
6. So, 18/4 + 35/81 = 799/162
   In mixed form: 4151/162

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