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Add 35/30 and 4/81

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 4/81

35/30 + 4/81 is 197/162.

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,
    4/81 = 4 × 10/81 × 10 = 40/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/810 + 40/810 = 945 + 40/810 = 985/810
  5. 985/810 simplified gives 197/162
  6. So, 35/30 + 4/81 = 197/162
    In mixed form: 135/162

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