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Add 63/35 and 98/81

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1 17/81

63/35 + 98/81 is 1219/405.

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,
    63/35 = 63 × 81/35 × 81 = 5103/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    98/81 = 98 × 35/81 × 35 = 3430/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5103/2835 + 3430/2835 = 5103 + 3430/2835 = 8533/2835
  5. 8533/2835 simplified gives 1219/405
  6. So, 63/35 + 98/81 = 1219/405
    In mixed form: 34/405

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