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Add 81/24 and 45/35

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 1 10/35

81/24 + 45/35 is 261/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    81/24 = 81 × 35/24 × 35 = 2835/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    45/35 = 45 × 24/35 × 24 = 1080/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/840 + 1080/840 = 2835 + 1080/840 = 3915/840
  5. 3915/840 simplified gives 261/56
  6. So, 81/24 + 45/35 = 261/56
    In mixed form: 437/56

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