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Add 49/4 and 10/81

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 10/81

49/4 + 10/81 is 4009/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    49/4 = 49 × 81/4 × 81 = 3969/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/324 + 40/324 = 3969 + 40/324 = 4009/324
  5. So, 49/4 + 10/81 = 4009/324
    In mixed form: 12121/324

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