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Add 35/2 and 10/81

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 10/81

35/2 + 10/81 is 2855/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    35/2 = 35 × 81/2 × 81 = 2835/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/162 + 20/162 = 2835 + 20/162 = 2855/162
  5. So, 35/2 + 10/81 = 2855/162
    In mixed form: 17101/162

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