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Add 63/18 and 2/81

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 2/81

63/18 + 2/81 is 571/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    63/18 = 63 × 9/18 × 9 = 567/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/162 + 4/162 = 567 + 4/162 = 571/162
  5. So, 63/18 + 2/81 = 571/162
    In mixed form: 385/162

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