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Add 54/35 and 4/81

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 4/81

54/35 + 4/81 is 4514/2835.

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,
    54/35 = 54 × 81/35 × 81 = 4374/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    4/81 = 4 × 35/81 × 35 = 140/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4374/2835 + 140/2835 = 4374 + 140/2835 = 4514/2835
  5. So, 54/35 + 4/81 = 4514/2835
    In mixed form: 11679/2835

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