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Add 75/35 and 5/81

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 5/81

75/35 + 5/81 is 1250/567.

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,
    75/35 = 75 × 81/35 × 81 = 6075/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    5/81 = 5 × 35/81 × 35 = 175/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6075/2835 + 175/2835 = 6075 + 175/2835 = 6250/2835
  5. 6250/2835 simplified gives 1250/567
  6. So, 75/35 + 5/81 = 1250/567
    In mixed form: 2116/567

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