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Add 35/30 and 25/81

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 25/81

35/30 + 25/81 is 239/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    35/30 = 35 × 27/30 × 27 = 945/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    25/81 = 25 × 10/81 × 10 = 250/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/810 + 250/810 = 945 + 250/810 = 1195/810
  5. 1195/810 simplified gives 239/162
  6. So, 35/30 + 25/81 = 239/162
    In mixed form: 177/162

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