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Add 35/81 and 10/8

1st number: 35/81, 2nd number: 1 2/8

35/81 + 10/8 is 545/324.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    35/81 = 35 × 8/81 × 8 = 280/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    10/8 = 10 × 81/8 × 81 = 810/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/648 + 810/648 = 280 + 810/648 = 1090/648
  5. 1090/648 simplified gives 545/324
  6. So, 35/81 + 10/8 = 545/324
    In mixed form: 1221/324

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