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Add 75/2 and 3/81

1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 3/81

75/2 + 3/81 is 2027/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    75/2 = 75 × 81/2 × 81 = 6075/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    3/81 = 3 × 2/81 × 2 = 6/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6075/162 + 6/162 = 6075 + 6/162 = 6081/162
  5. 6081/162 simplified gives 2027/54
  6. So, 75/2 + 3/81 = 2027/54
    In mixed form: 3729/54

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