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Add 56/35 and 28/81

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 28/81

56/35 + 28/81 is 788/405.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 81/35 × 81 = 4536/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    28/81 = 28 × 35/81 × 35 = 980/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/2835 + 980/2835 = 4536 + 980/2835 = 5516/2835
  5. 5516/2835 simplified gives 788/405
  6. So, 56/35 + 28/81 = 788/405
    In mixed form: 1383/405

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