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Add 42/81 and 35/5

1st number: 42/81, 2nd number: 7 0/5

42/81 + 35/5 is 203/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 5 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    42/81 = 42 × 5/81 × 5 = 210/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    35/5 = 35 × 81/5 × 81 = 2835/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/405 + 2835/405 = 210 + 2835/405 = 3045/405
  5. 3045/405 simplified gives 203/27
  6. So, 42/81 + 35/5 = 203/27
    In mixed form: 714/27

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