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Add 3/2 and 28/81

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 28/81

3/2 + 28/81 is 299/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    3/2 = 3 × 81/2 × 81 = 243/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    28/81 = 28 × 2/81 × 2 = 56/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/162 + 56/162 = 243 + 56/162 = 299/162
  5. So, 3/2 + 28/81 = 299/162
    In mixed form: 1137/162

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