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Add 35/2 and 30/81

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 30/81

35/2 + 30/81 is 965/54.

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,
   30/81 = 30 × 2/81 × 2 = 60/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/162 + 60/162 = 2835 + 60/162 = 2895/162
5. 2895/162 simplified gives 965/54
6. So, 35/2 + 30/81 = 965/54
   In mixed form: 1747/54

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