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Add 35/15 and 24/81

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 24/81

35/15 + 24/81 is 71/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   35/15 = 35 × 27/15 × 27 = 945/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/405 + 120/405 = 945 + 120/405 = 1065/405
5. 1065/405 simplified gives 71/27
6. So, 35/15 + 24/81 = 71/27
   In mixed form: 217/27

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