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Add 35/8 and 63/81

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 63/81

35/8 + 63/81 is 371/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    35/8 = 35 × 81/8 × 81 = 2835/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    63/81 = 63 × 8/81 × 8 = 504/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/648 + 504/648 = 2835 + 504/648 = 3339/648
  5. 3339/648 simplified gives 371/72
  6. So, 35/8 + 63/81 = 371/72
    In mixed form: 511/72

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