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Add 2/81 and 7/4

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

2/81 + 7/4 is 575/324.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    7/4 = 7 × 81/4 × 81 = 567/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/324 + 567/324 = 8 + 567/324 = 575/324
  5. So, 2/81 + 7/4 = 575/324
    In mixed form: 1251/324

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