Add 35/8 and 7/81, Solve 4 3/8 + 7/81 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 7/81

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 7/81

35/8 + 7/81 is 2891/648.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
35/8 = 35 × 81/8 × 81 = 2835/648
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
7/81 = 7 × 8/81 × 8 = 56/648
Add the two like fractions:
2835/648 + 56/648 = 2835 + 56/648 = 2891/648
So, 35/8 + 7/81 = 2891/648
In mixed form: 4299/648

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