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Add 2/81 and 9/5

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 4/5

2/81 + 9/5 is 739/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 5 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    9/5 = 9 × 81/5 × 81 = 729/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/405 + 729/405 = 10 + 729/405 = 739/405
  5. So, 2/81 + 9/5 = 739/405
    In mixed form: 1334/405

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