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Add 20/81 and 40/35

1st number: 20/81, 2nd number: 1 5/35

20/81 + 40/35 is 788/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    20/81 = 20 × 35/81 × 35 = 700/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    40/35 = 40 × 81/35 × 81 = 3240/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2835 + 3240/2835 = 700 + 3240/2835 = 3940/2835
  5. 3940/2835 simplified gives 788/567
  6. So, 20/81 + 40/35 = 788/567
    In mixed form: 1221/567

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