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Add 81/2 and 2/35

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 2/35

81/2 + 2/35 is 2839/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   81/2 = 81 × 35/2 × 35 = 2835/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/70 + 4/70 = 2835 + 4/70 = 2839/70
5. So, 81/2 + 2/35 = 2839/70
   In mixed form: 4039/70

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