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Add 28/8 and 18/81

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 18/81

28/8 + 18/81 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    28/8 = 28 × 81/8 × 81 = 2268/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    18/81 = 18 × 8/81 × 8 = 144/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/648 + 144/648 = 2268 + 144/648 = 2412/648
  5. 2412/648 simplified gives 67/18
  6. So, 28/8 + 18/81 = 67/18
    In mixed form: 313/18

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