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Add 35/14 and 4/81

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 4/81

35/14 + 4/81 is 413/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    35/14 = 35 × 81/14 × 81 = 2835/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    4/81 = 4 × 14/81 × 14 = 56/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1134 + 56/1134 = 2835 + 56/1134 = 2891/1134
  5. 2891/1134 simplified gives 413/162
  6. So, 35/14 + 4/81 = 413/162
    In mixed form: 289/162

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