Add 35/16 and 20/81
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 20/81
35/16 + 20/81 is 3155/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
35/16 = 35 × 81/16 × 81 = 2835/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
20/81 = 20 × 16/81 × 16 = 320/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/1296 + 320/1296 = 2835 + 320/1296 = 3155/1296 - So, 35/16 + 20/81 = 3155/1296
In mixed form: 2563/1296
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