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Add 35/2 and 15/81

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/81

35/2 + 15/81 is 955/54.

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,
    15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/162 + 30/162 = 2835 + 30/162 = 2865/162
  5. 2865/162 simplified gives 955/54
  6. So, 35/2 + 15/81 = 955/54
    In mixed form: 1737/54

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