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Add 81/21 and 10/45

1st number: 3 18/21, 2nd number: 10/45

81/21 + 10/45 is 257/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    81/21 = 81 × 15/21 × 15 = 1215/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/315 + 70/315 = 1215 + 70/315 = 1285/315
  5. 1285/315 simplified gives 257/63
  6. So, 81/21 + 10/45 = 257/63
    In mixed form: 45/63

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