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Add 36/7 and 24/81

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 24/81

36/7 + 24/81 is 1028/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    36/7 = 36 × 81/7 × 81 = 2916/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    24/81 = 24 × 7/81 × 7 = 168/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/567 + 168/567 = 2916 + 168/567 = 3084/567
  5. 3084/567 simplified gives 1028/189
  6. So, 36/7 + 24/81 = 1028/189
    In mixed form: 583/189

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