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Add 35/21 and 49/81

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 49/81

35/21 + 49/81 is 184/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
    35/21 = 35 × 27/21 × 27 = 945/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    49/81 = 49 × 7/81 × 7 = 343/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/567 + 343/567 = 945 + 343/567 = 1288/567
  5. 1288/567 simplified gives 184/81
  6. So, 35/21 + 49/81 = 184/81
    In mixed form: 222/81

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