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Add 35/20 and 24/81

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 24/81

35/20 + 24/81 is 221/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    35/20 = 35 × 81/20 × 81 = 2835/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    24/81 = 24 × 20/81 × 20 = 480/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1620 + 480/1620 = 2835 + 480/1620 = 3315/1620
  5. 3315/1620 simplified gives 221/108
  6. So, 35/20 + 24/81 = 221/108
    In mixed form: 25/108

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