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Add 35/81 and 8/20

35/81 + 8/20 is 337/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    35/81 = 35 × 20/81 × 20 = 700/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    8/20 = 8 × 81/20 × 81 = 648/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1620 + 648/1620 = 700 + 648/1620 = 1348/1620
  5. 1348/1620 simplified gives 337/405
  6. So, 35/81 + 8/20 = 337/405

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