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Add 35/15 and 32/81

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 32/81

35/15 + 32/81 is 221/81.

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,
    32/81 = 32 × 5/81 × 5 = 160/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/405 + 160/405 = 945 + 160/405 = 1105/405
  5. 1105/405 simplified gives 221/81
  6. So, 35/15 + 32/81 = 221/81
    In mixed form: 259/81

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