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Add 36/35 and 36/81

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 36/81

36/35 + 36/81 is 464/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    36/35 = 36 × 81/35 × 81 = 2916/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    36/81 = 36 × 35/81 × 35 = 1260/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/2835 + 1260/2835 = 2916 + 1260/2835 = 4176/2835
  5. 4176/2835 simplified gives 464/315
  6. So, 36/35 + 36/81 = 464/315
    In mixed form: 1149/315

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