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Add 35/12 and 10/81

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 10/81

35/12 + 10/81 is 985/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    35/12 = 35 × 27/12 × 27 = 945/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/324 + 40/324 = 945 + 40/324 = 985/324
  5. So, 35/12 + 10/81 = 985/324
    In mixed form: 313/324

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