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Add 8/81 and 28/7

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 4 0/7

8/81 + 28/7 is 332/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 7 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    8/81 = 8 × 7/81 × 7 = 56/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    28/7 = 28 × 81/7 × 81 = 2268/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/567 + 2268/567 = 56 + 2268/567 = 2324/567
  5. 2324/567 simplified gives 332/81
  6. So, 8/81 + 28/7 = 332/81
    In mixed form: 48/81

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